Flat 7, 9 Watts Avenue, Rochester, ME1 1RX is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 409 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £165,263 , which equates to approximately £404 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 May 2018 for £145,000. Since then, the value has increased by £20,263, representing a 14.0% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £165,263 is:

  • 83.2% lower than the average property price on Watts Avenue
  • 77.5% lower than the average in the ME1 1RX postcode area
  • and 73.0% 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 7 February 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
409 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£165,263
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£404
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 7, 9 Watts Avenue, Rochester, Medway, Kent, ME1 1RX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2018.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 May 2010, when the property was rated D. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 50.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from good to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to ME1 1RX

15 th / 30
Price Rank
78% lower than average
18 th / 20
Size Rank
76% smaller than average
1 st / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME1 1RX , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 20 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 18th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£165,263
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+14 %
11 May 2018
£145,000
Leasehold
+45 %
30 May 2014
£100,000
Leasehold
+17.6 %
27 Nov 2013
£85,000
Leasehold
-19 %
27 Aug 2003
£105,000
Leasehold
+123.4 %
14 May 1999
£47,000
Leasehold
-74.6 %
23 Apr 1998
£185,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2024
rooms: 2
size: 431 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at Flat 7, 9 Watts Avenue, Rochester, ME1 1RX appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 11 May 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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