What type of property is 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL last change hands?

38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL last sold for £360,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

The current EPC rating for 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (1,528 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL is in council tax band E.

Where is 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL located?

38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL sits in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

Police records around 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

The closest primary school to 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL is Cliffe Woods Primary School (289m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL?

The closest bus stop to 38 Wentworth Drive, ME3 8UL is Primary School, 147m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 2.6km away.

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38 Wentworth Drive, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UL

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

142 m²

1528 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Wentworth Drive

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

38 Wentworth Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8UL). It has a recorded floor area of 142 m² (around 1528 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £360,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £539,000 is 49.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 24.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD66toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Wentworth Drive, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8UL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Wentworth Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

38 Wentworth Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£539,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£360,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 December 2024Most recent
£360,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 8UL: £378,000 (2024–2012).

Nearby sales in ME3 8UL

On the street

Versus other Wentworth Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 38 Wentworth Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,535

Street avg £2,347

Above

Floor Area

142 m²

Street avg 140 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Broadwood Road, Chattenden

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1 Bellwood Court, St Mary Hoo

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£553k

1 Bronte Close, Cliffe Woods

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£433k

1 Choir Close, Wainscott

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4 bed3 bath

£430k

1 Chattenden Lane, Chattenden

ME3 8LE

4 bed1 bath

£425k

1 Brookmead Road, Cliffe Woods

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rochester district page.

Full Rochester report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Cliffe Woods Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 8UL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8UL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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