178 Hawthorn Road, Rochester, ME2 2HS is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 527 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £245,749 , which equates to approximately £466 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Aug 2021 for £215,000. Since then, the value has increased by £30,749, representing a 14.3% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,749 is:

  • 10.6% lower than the average property price on Hawthorn Road
  • 6.1% lower than the average in the ME2 2HS postcode area
  • and 32.2% lower than the average price for Rochester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 22 November 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£245,749
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£466
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

178 Hawthorn Road, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME2 2HS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Nov 2024.

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 4 Oct 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 29.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to average.
  • 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 average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME2 2HS

36 th / 40
Price Rank
6% lower than average
28 th / 32
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
10 th / 32
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME2 2HS , this house's estimated value ranks 36th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 32 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 28th out of 32 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,749
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
27 Aug 2021
£215,000
Leasehold
+138.9 %
16 May 2003
£90,000
Leasehold
+50 %
11 Sep 2001
£59,999
Leasehold
+15.4 %
12 Jun 2000
£51,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2023
rooms: 4
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2022
rooms: 3
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 9 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £188,500
sale date: 29 May 2020

Data Sources

The property at 178 Hawthorn Road, Rochester, ME2 2HS appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Aug 2021. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Nov 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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