Sold STC Bungalow

16 CHETNEY CLOSE

ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2TL

2 beds 1 baths 700 sq ft Listed 18 Oct 2021 (-1699d)

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (ME2 2TL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2TL |
| Price | POA |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 65 m² |
| Last sold | £355,750 Jan 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/09/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £702/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,413

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£65)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/0300-2469-5010-2729-8941)

## Description

GetAnOffer are pleased to offer this property for sale:

Semi Detached Bungalow

Two Bedrooms

Lounge

Dining Room

Fitted Kitchen

Conservatory

Shower Room

Rear Garden

Driveway & Garage

EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE PROPERTY BEING PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE.

*** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:   ***

Please Note:

Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979(Section 21) please note that the vendor of this property is a closeassociate of an employee of "Future Planned Ltd", Get An Offer EstateAgents

All details and measurements have been given for guidance purposes only. Due to the nature of our business our details are usually produced by a third party so any information supplied should be checked by yourself for any inaccuracies.

Although this property may have the facility of heating and other appliances they have not been tested at the time of our instructions.

Get an Offer makes no guarantees as to the accuracy within these property details.

By making an enquiry on this property you acknowledge that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided. The market appraisal of this property has indicated a value in excess of our marketing price. As a consequence, and similar to any other vendor, the vendor is aiming to achieve as much as possible in excess of this marketing price provided.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/115003937/511216) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL | £355,750 | 26/01/2022 | 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 |
| 4 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UB | £380,000 | 18/01/2024 | Detached |
| 3 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA | £520,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA | £585,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL | £370,000 | 28/11/2023 | Semi-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 |

**Street average:** £401,250 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £540,625 (8 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £436,399 (19 Detached, ME2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.8%

## 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:** 0.35% (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:** £5,385/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

Floor area

65 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£355,750 Jan 2022

Price per m²

£5,385/m²

Local average

£436,399 (-19.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,164 of 33,755)

Street crime

94 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Semi Detached Bungalow
Two Bedrooms
Lounge
Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen
Conservatory
Shower Room
Garage & Driveway

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GetAnOffer are offering this ATTRACTIVELY PRICED PROPERTY from a MOTIVATED seller to buyers that are in a position to purchase relatively quickly. This property has been PRICED to ENCOURAGE a QUICK SALE.

GetAnOffer are pleased to offer this property for sale:

Semi Detached Bungalow
Two Bedrooms
Lounge
Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen
Conservatory
Shower Room
Rear Garden
Driveway & Garage

EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DUE TO THE PROPERTY BEING PRICED FOR A QUICK SALE.

* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: *

Please Note:

Under the terms of the Estate Agency Act 1979(Section 21) please note that the vendor of this property is a closeassociate of an employee of "Future Planned Ltd", Get An Offer EstateAgents

All details and measurements have been given for guidance purposes only. Due to the nature of our business our details are usually produced by a third party so any information supplied should be checked by yourself for any inaccuracies.

Although this property may have the facility of heating and other appliances they have not been tested at the time of our instructions.
Get an Offer makes no guarantees as to the accuracy within these property details.

By making an enquiry on this property you acknowledge that this property is strictly offers in excess of the marketing price provided. The market appraisal of this property has indicated a value in excess of our marketing price. As a consequence, and similar to any other vendor, the vendor is aiming to achieve as much as possible in excess of this marketing price provided.

Listed by

Worthing

Future Planned Relocation Services Ltd

Reference: 115003937

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 21/09/2021

Expiry date: 20/09/2031

Current heating cost: £702/year

Potential heating cost: £423/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,413

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£65)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/01/2022 (4 years ago)	£355,750	—

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
4 THE SHADES, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2UB	£380,000	18/01/2024	Detached
3 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA	£520,000	20/12/2023	Detached
1 CHURCHWARDEN DRIVE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2WA	£585,000	20/12/2023	Detached
Same street 12 CHETNEY CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2TL	£370,000	28/11/2023	Semi-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

Street average: £401,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £540,625 (8 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	Cuxton	1.6 miles
Train station	Strood	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	43
Anti-social behaviour	15
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	94

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 0.35%

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).