Sold STC Semi-detached

11 MARGETTS PLACE

ROCHESTER, LOWER UPNOR, MEDWAY ME2 4XF

4 beds 2 baths 119 m² Listed 3 Jul 2025 (-383d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£400,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,361/m²

Local average

£344,829 (+16%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,726 of 33,755)

Street crime

70 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Quiet cul-de-sac location – Peaceful and family-friendly setting in sought-after Lower Upnor.
  • Four spacious bedrooms – Ideal for families, with built-in storage in the principal bedroom.
  • Versatile living space – Includes a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, and open-plan living/dining area.
  • Tandem-length double garage – Secure parking for two vehicles or additional storage/workspace.
  • Low-maintenance rear garden with decking – Perfect for outdoor entertaining with minimal upkeep.

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac in the charming village of Lower Upnor, Rochester, this spacious four-bedroom townhouse in Margetts Place offers versatile living in a sought-after location. The property features a welcoming porch, a convenient ground floor cloakroom, a separate utility room, and a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room ideal for casual dining. To the rear, a generous open-plan living and dining room provides a bright and inviting space for relaxing or entertaining, with French doors leading out to a low-maintenance garden complete with raised decking – perfect for outdoor living. Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a modern family bathroom with a stylish four-piece suite including a separate shower and bath. Additional benefits include a tandem-length double garage offering secure parking or extra storage, and the tranquil cul-de-sac location provides a safe, community-oriented setting within easy reach of riverside walks, countryside, and Rochester's historic town centre. This well-presented home is ideal for families or professionals seeking a balance of village charm and modern convenience.

Listed by

Covering Strood & Walderslade

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 164116937

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/03/2022

Expiry date: 10/03/2032

Current heating cost: £439/year

Potential heating cost: £404/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

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First Floor

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Second Floor

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Whole of the Property

Whole of the Property

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11408769

Property Details

Street: 11 Margetts Place

Town: Lower Upnor

Postcode: ME2 4XF

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/01/2016

Work Completed: 15/12/2015

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

5% since 2022

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/02/2026 (5 months ago) £400,000 +4.7%
Sold 08/12/2022 (3 years ago) £382,000 —

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
18 BRISSENDEN CLOSE, UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4XW £340,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
35 GALLEON WAY, UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4GX £430,000 28/04/2022 Semi-detached
12 GALLEON WAY, UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4GX £395,000 03/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 12 MARGETTS PLACE, LOWER UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4XF £390,000 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
47 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £310,000 29/11/2021 Semi-detached
45 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £310,000 19/11/2021 Semi-detached
41 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £350,000 29/10/2021 Semi-detached
43 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £350,000 27/10/2021 Semi-detached
10 GALLEON WAY, UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4GX £487,500 15/09/2021 Semi-detached
31 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £310,000 10/09/2021 Semi-detached
29 JURY DRIVE, CHATTENDEN, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME3 8GU £300,000 10/09/2021 Semi-detached
8 BRISSENDEN CLOSE, UPNOR, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 4XW £450,000 06/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £390,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £366,591 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.7%
10y growth 17.3%

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 17.5%
10y (index) 40.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,114/mo
Realistic £1,238/mo
Optimistic £1,362/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Brissenden Close 0.1 miles
Bus stop Chattenden Lane 0.4 miles
Shop Unknown 0.5 miles
Shop Salon Couture 0.8 miles
Train station Strood 1.8 miles
Train station Fort Apache 2.0 miles
University UCA Maidstone Studios 9.2 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 9.5 miles
University University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios 9.9 miles
Hospital Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital 10.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 23
Anti-social behaviour 15
Other crime 7
Criminal damage and arson 5
Other theft 4
Shoplifting 4
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Public order 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 70

Within 1 mile during May 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
Chattenden Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 May 2024
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 2 Apr 2014
Wainscott Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 8 May 2024
The Hundred of Hoo Academy Other 1.0 miles Good — 7 Sep 2018
Maritime Academy Secondary 1.1 miles — (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £154,750
Target investor price (1%) £123,800
  • 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).