8 Ruggles Close, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8RU is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,292 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £488,945 , which equates to approximately £379 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2018 for £402,000. Since then, the value has increased by £86,945, representing a 21.6% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £488,945 is:

  • 7.4% lower than the average property price on Ruggles Close
  • 5.1% lower than the average in the ME3 8RU postcode area
  • and 43.5% higher 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 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£488,945
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£379
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Ruggles Close, High Halstow, Rochester, Medway, ME3 8RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 Nov 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 10 Jun 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 25.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME3 8RU

13 th / 26
Price Rank
5% lower than average
6 th / 18
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
15 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME3 8RU , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 18 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 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£488,945
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+22 %
20 Aug 2018
£402,000
Leasehold
+31.8 %
30 May 2014
£305,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 29 Jul 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1432 sq ft
sale price: £585,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1115 sq ft
sale price: £397,000
sale date: 1 Nov 2019
rooms: 7
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £427,500
sale date: 13 Nov 2017

Data Sources

The property at 8 Ruggles Close, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8RU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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