31 Borstal Street, Rochester, ME1 3HJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 797 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 £287,135 , which equates to approximately £360 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Oct 2007 for £160,000. Since then, the value has increased by £127,135, representing a 79.5% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £287,135 is:

  • 10.7% higher than the average property price on Borstal Street
  • 7.5% higher than the average in the ME1 3HJ postcode area
  • and 53.0% 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 28 May 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£287,135
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£360
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Borstal Street, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME1 3HJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 May 2014.

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 19 Jan 2010, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 61.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 22% 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
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to ME1 3HJ

12 th / 19
Price Rank
8% higher than average
16 th / 18
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
4 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME1 3HJ , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 18 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 16th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£287,135
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+79 %
26 Oct 2007
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 11 Apr 2023
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2022
rooms: 5
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £202,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2017
rooms: 5
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 16 May 2007

Data Sources

The property at 31 Borstal Street, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME1 3HJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Oct 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 May 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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