1 The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,711 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £504,739 , which equates to approximately £295 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Jan 2019 for £405,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,739, representing a 24.6% increase, or approximately 3.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £504,739 is:

  • 8.7% higher than the average property price on The Close
  • 3.0% lower than the average in the ME1 1SD postcode area
  • and 17.4% lower than the average price for Rochester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 19 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1711 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£504,739
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£295
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 The Close, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME1 1SD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Feb 2025.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 7 Feb 2018, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 28%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 35% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME1 1SD

22 nd / 28
Price Rank
3% lower than average
15 th / 24
Size Rank
4% bigger than average
14 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME1 1SD , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 14th out of 24 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 15th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£504,739
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
11 Jan 2019
£405,000
Leasehold
+97.6 %
15 Apr 2003
£205,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1948 sq ft
sale price: £555,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1873 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 28 Sep 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1894 sq ft
sale price: £460,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1593 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 15 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at 1 The Close, Rochester, ME1 1SD appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 Jan 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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