What kind of home is 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG last change hands?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG last sold for £430,000 in January 2022, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £162,500 in February 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 2006 and January 2022, 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG rose from £162,500 to £430,000, a change of £267,500. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

The current EPC rating for 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (1,507 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 89% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 9RG. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG use?

The latest EPC at 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG have?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG has council approval for an extension granted in October 2015 under ref. MC/15/2845. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG in?

31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG sits in Lower Stoke, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

Is 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

The closest primary school to 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG is Leigh Academy Peninsula East (371m).

What transport links are near 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG?

The closest bus stop to 31 Shepherds Way, ME3 9RG is The Nags Head, 88m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Shepherds Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9RG

EV charger3 sales on record1 planning record

Estimated value

£481,000

Since the 2022 sale (£430,000)+12%
Against ME3 9RG's recent median (£285,000)+69%

Newest record on this page: March 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

140 m²

1507 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£481,000

Against its 2022 sale (£430,000)+12%
Against ME3 9RG's recent median (£285,000)+69%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 31 Shepherds Way is modelled from its 140 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME3 9RG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
140 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2021
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in ME3 9RG
5 sales, median £285,000 (2024–2016)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 application	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 31 Shepherds Way was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

28 January 2022Most recent
£430,000
+148.6%over 7 years
22 May 2014
£173,000
+6.5%over 8 years
10 February 2006
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9RG: £285,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in ME3 9RG

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 31 Shepherds Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9RG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 31 Shepherds Way

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

31 Shepherds Way is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Lower Stoke, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9RG). It has a recorded floor area of 140 m² (around 1507 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

At 140 m² the property is well over the postcode median (74 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2015. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2006–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £481,000 is 11.9% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 65.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2022 for £430,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

EV chargerYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 3)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 September 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC72

Hot Water

Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

16%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV + Solar HW

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) and Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Shepherds Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9RG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 31 Shepherds Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9RG

1decisions1extensions14documents4nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2015
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Construction of a 2 storey side extension,Single storey rear extension and installation of rooflights to front and rear to faciliate loft conversion - Demolition of existing garage and attached outbuildings
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
MC/15/2845
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On the street

Versus other Shepherds Way homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 31 Shepherds Way runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,071

Street avg £2,638

Above

Floor Area

140 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above

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

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Nags Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leigh Academy Peninsula East. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

Leigh Academy Peninsula EastPrimary371m

Nearest stops

The Nags HeadBus stop88m
The Nags HeadBus stop92m
Button DriveBus stop414m
Grain RoadBus stop464m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences877 reports45%
Anti-social Behaviour398 reports20%
Criminal Damage & Arson183 reports9%
Other Theft116 reports6%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 9RG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 9RG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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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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£365k

1 Brookside, Hoo

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 31 Shepherds Way is modelled from its 140 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME3 9RG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 31 Shepherds Way. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 31 Shepherds Way was lodged in September 2021 at band C and is valid until September 2031. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 31 Shepherds Way. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 14 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME3 9RG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 31 Shepherds Way is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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1 Anchorage Close, Middle Stoke

1 Brookside, Hoo

1 Blackman Close, Hoo

1 Beatty Cottages, Stoke Road, Allhallows

1 Broad Street Cottages, Main Road, Hoo

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