157 Beacon Road, Chatham, ME5 7BS is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £293,302 , which equates to approximately £373 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Jul 2000 for £68,995. Since then, the value has increased by £224,307, representing a 325.1% increase, or approximately 12.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £293,302 is:

  • 0.8% lower than the average property price on Beacon Road
  • 21.8% higher than the average in the ME5 7BS postcode area
  • and 15.0% lower than the average price for Chatham 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 16 March 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£293,302
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£373
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

157 Beacon Road, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 7BS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Mar 2016.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Jul 2013. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to ME5 7BS

22 nd / 61
Price Rank
22% higher than average
29 th / 43
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
8 th / 43
Price Per Sq FT Rank
37% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME5 7BS , this house's estimated value ranks 22th out of 61. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 43 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 29th out of 43 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£293,302
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+325 %
25 Jul 2000
£68,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2025
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 15 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 9 Nov 2022
rooms: 6
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 Jan 2020
rooms: 5
size: 726 sq ft
sale price: £193,000
sale date: 18 Apr 2019

Data Sources

The property at 157 Beacon Road, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 7BS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 25 Jul 2000. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Mar 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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