278 Castle Road, Chatham, ME4 5JA is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 710 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 £200,238 , which equates to approximately £282 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Feb 2012 for £96,500. Since then, the value has increased by £103,738, representing a 107.5% increase, or approximately 7.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £200,238 is:

  • 6.9% higher than the average property price on Castle Road
  • 5.7% lower than the average in the ME4 5JA postcode area
  • and 46.7% 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 11 December 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
710 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£200,238
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£282
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

278 Castle Road, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME4 5JA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Dec 2019.

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 3 Dec 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 13.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to ME4 5JA

44 th / 50
Price Rank
6% lower than average
36 th / 40
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
26 th / 40
Price Per Sq FT Rank
4% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME4 5JA , this house's estimated value ranks 44th out of 50. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 26th out of 40 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 36th out of 40 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£200,238
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+108 %
28 Feb 2012
£96,500
Leasehold
+17.7 %
19 Feb 2010
£82,000
Leasehold
+173.3 %
22 Jul 1998
£30,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 27 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £227,000
sale date: 29 Oct 2024
rooms: 5
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £201,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 721 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2024
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 24 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 278 Castle Road, Chatham, ME4 5JA appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Feb 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Dec 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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