43 Smith Street, Rochester, ME2 2BQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 657 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 £223,856 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Oct 2014 for £134,000. Since then, the value has increased by £89,856, representing a 67.1% increase, or approximately 6.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £223,856 is:

  • 15.3% higher than the average property price on Smith Street
  • 2.6% lower than the average in the ME2 2BQ postcode area
  • and 38.2% 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 3 July 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£223,856
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

43 Smith Street, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME2 2BQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jul 2010.

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 2008, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 32.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 43% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to ME2 2BQ

3 rd / 19
Price Rank
3% lower than average
15 th / 15
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
1 st / 15
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME2 2BQ , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 19. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 15 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 15th out of 15 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£223,856
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+67 %
24 Oct 2014
£134,000
Leasehold
-2.2 %
28 Nov 2007
£137,000
Leasehold
-5.2 %
24 Jun 2005
£144,500
Leasehold
+13.8 %
27 Jun 2003
£127,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2025
rooms: 5
size: 736 sq ft
sale price: £171,500
sale date: 28 Jul 2017
rooms: 4
size: 753 sq ft
sale price: £128,500
sale date: 3 Mar 2015
rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2013
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £121,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2007

Data Sources

The property at 43 Smith Street, Rochester, ME2 2BQ appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Oct 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jul 2010. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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