Sold STC Bungalow

12 CHETNEY CLOSE

ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2TL

2 beds 1 baths 807 sq ft Listed 22 Aug 2023 (-1026d)

£375,000

Guide Price

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (ME2 2TL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2TL |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £370,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/08/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,169/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1900-7454-0422-4299-3873)

## Description

Guide Price £375,000-£400,000

No Forward Chain! Positioned within an idyllic cul-de-sac in the coveted Parkfields of Strood, this captivating semi-detached bungalow awaits your discovery. Hosting two spacious double bedrooms, along with off-street parking and a convenient garage, this residence exudes convenience and potential. Inside, you'll be greeted by a harmonious blend of two welcoming reception rooms, a distinct separate kitchen, and an alluring conservatory. Step into the embrace of a low-maintenance rear garden while savoring the proximity of local amenities – from shops to a bus stop – all conveniently within walking distance. Moreover, swift access to the A2/M2 enhances your connectivity.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/138929591/511234) - Picture No. 03

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/138929591/511238) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #9849463
- **Address:** 12 Chetney Close, ROCHESTER, ME2 2TL
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/10/2013
- **Work Completed:** 02/07/2013
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12179090
- **Address:** 12 Chetney Close, ROCHESTER, ME2 2TL
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/02/2017
- **Work Completed:** 26/10/2016
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL | £370,000 | 28/11/2023 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA | £612,000 | 23/05/2025 | Detached |
| 7 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD | £650,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA | £585,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 3 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA | £520,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 9 MILLFORDHOPE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TE | £500,000 | 15/05/2023 | Detached |
| 41 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD | £515,000 | 15/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL | £432,500 | 20/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD | £563,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 16 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL | £355,750 | 26/01/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £394,125 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £563,571 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £436,399 (19 Detached, ME2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Medway). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Medway & Swale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -2.5%
- **10y growth:** 16.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£370,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£5,000/m²

Local average

£436,399 (-14.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,164 of 33,755)

Street crime

90 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

No forwward chain
Sought after location
Cul-de- sac
Off street parking
Garage
Walking distance to local ameneties

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Guide Price £375,000-£400,000
No Forward Chain! Positioned within an idyllic cul-de-sac in the coveted Parkfields of Strood, this captivating semi-detached bungalow awaits your discovery. Hosting two spacious double bedrooms, along with off-street parking and a convenient garage, this residence exudes convenience and potential. Inside, you'll be greeted by a harmonious blend of two welcoming reception rooms, a distinct separate kitchen, and an alluring conservatory. Step into the embrace of a low-maintenance rear garden while savoring the proximity of local amenities – from shops to a bus stop – all conveniently within walking distance. Moreover, swift access to the A2/M2 enhances your connectivity.

Listed by

Strood

Robinson Jackson

Reference: 138929591

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/08/2023

Expiry date: 14/08/2033

Current heating cost: £1,169/year

Potential heating cost: £998/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Picture No. 03

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #9849463

Property Details

Street: 12 Chetney Close

Town: ROCHESTER

Postcode: ME2 2TL

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/10/2013

Work Completed: 02/07/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12179090

Property Details

Street: 12 Chetney Close

Town: ROCHESTER

Postcode: ME2 2TL

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/02/2017

Work Completed: 26/10/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	28/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£370,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
4 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA	£612,000	23/05/2025	Detached
7 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD	£650,000	21/02/2025	Detached
1 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA	£585,000	20/12/2023	Detached
3 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA	£520,000	20/12/2023	Detached
9 MILLFORDHOPE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TE	£500,000	15/05/2023	Detached
41 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD	£515,000	15/03/2023	Detached
Same street 18 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL	£432,500	20/01/2023	Semi-detached
17 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UD	£563,000	15/11/2022	Detached
Same street 16 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL	£355,750	26/01/2022	Semi-detached

Street average: £394,125 (2 sales)

Area average: £563,571 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -2.5%

10y growth 16.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Medway. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.8%

5y (index) 17.2%

10y (index) 43.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Medway. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,113/mo

Realistic £1,237/mo

Optimistic £1,361/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £848/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Stangate Rd	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.2 miles
Shop	hairbeautyandtanning	0.7 miles
Train station	Strood	1.6 miles
Train station	Cuxton	1.7 miles
University	Unknown	2.5 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	8.6 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	8.9 miles
Hospital	King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit	9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	40
Anti-social behaviour	14
Criminal damage and arson	10
Other crime	10
Other theft	4
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	2
Shoplifting	2
Drugs	1
Possession of weapons	1
Public order	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	90

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Strood Academy	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2013
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 14 Sep 2023
Bligh Primary School (Infants)	Primary	0.2 miles	Outstanding — 3 Sep 2015
Elaine Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2022
Abbey Court Foundation Special School	Other	0.8 miles	Outstanding — 19 Nov 2012

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,625

Target investor price (1%) £123,700

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).