31 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £127,257 , which equates to approximately £246 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Jan 2017 for £110,000. Since then, the value has increased by £17,257, representing a 15.7% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £127,257 is:

  • 60.3% lower than the average property price on Blackman Close
  • 52.5% lower than the average in the ME3 9LF postcode area
  • and 64.9% lower than the average price for Rochester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 November 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£127,257
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£246
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

31 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME3 9LF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Nov 2022.

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 13 Dec 2011, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 7400%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • 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 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.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME3 9LF

15 th / 16
Price Rank
53% lower than average
7 th / 10
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
9 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME3 9LF , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 16. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£127,257
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+16 %
27 Jan 2017
£110,000
Leasehold
+66.7 %
21 Oct 2002
£65,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £188,000
sale date: 28 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 25 Aug 2017
rooms: 2
size: 506 sq ft
sale price: £119,000
sale date: 15 Jan 2016
rooms: 2
size: 521 sq ft
sale price: £75,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2012

Data Sources

The property at 31 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Jan 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Nov 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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