38 Bowes Road, Rochester, ME2 4BU is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. 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 £263,166 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2011 for £127,500. Since then, the value has increased by £135,666, representing a 106.4% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £263,166 is:

  • 20.9% higher than the average property price on Bowes Road
  • 8.2% higher than the average in the ME2 4BU postcode area
  • and 27.4% lower than the average price for Rochester as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 July 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£263,166
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Bowes Road, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME2 4BU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jul 2023.

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 6 Apr 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 18%.

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 all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor 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
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME2 4BU

19 th / 38
Price Rank
8% higher than average
6 th / 34
Size Rank
7% bigger than average
24 th / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME2 4BU , this house's estimated value ranks 19th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 34 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 6th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£263,166
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+106 %
27 May 2011
£127,500
Leasehold
+4.5 %
20 May 2005
£122,000
Leasehold
+26.4 %
30 Jan 2003
£96,500
Leasehold
+40.9 %
19 Oct 2001
£68,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 27 Jun 2025
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £258,500
sale date: 9 Oct 2024
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 4 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 3 Nov 2023
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 16 Sep 2022

Data Sources

The property at 38 Bowes Road, Rochester, ME2 4BU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2011. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jul 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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