Sold STC Terraced

46 CASTLE AVENUE

ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME1 2DU

3 beds 2 baths 98 m² Listed 9 Jun 2025 (-406d)

£310,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME1 2DU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 46 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME1 2DU |
| Price | £310,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £300,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 23/05/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £630/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- 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/2846-3016-8205-6422-6204)

## Description

**Kitchen / Living Room** - 27'3" x 12'8" - Spanning the lower ground floor, this spacious kitchen and living room area stretches over 27 feet in length and nearly 13 feet in width. It benefits from natural light through the front window and offers ample space for cooking and dining, creating a welcoming hub for family life. Adjacent to this space is a lobby that leads to a practical shower room and a useful workshop at the rear, perfect for hobbies or storage.

**Sitting Room / Bedroom 3** - 11'0" x 9'6" - A cosy sitting room on the ground floor, this room could also serve as Bedroom 3 if required. It features a traditional fireplace set within a dark surround and is complemented by wood flooring, making it a comfortable space to relax or entertain. The bright bay window adds character and floods the room with natural light.

**Bedroom 1** - 12'10" x 11'0" - This well-proportioned bedroom on the first floor benefits from a calming green accent wall and a large window that fills the room with daylight. The room is furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe, creating a restful retreat with space to unwind after a busy day.

**Bedroom 2** - 11'8" x 11'0" - A second double bedroom also on the first floor, this room is painted in a vibrant turquoise shade. It features two single beds, a desk, and shelving, ideal for a shared bedroom or a guest room. A window provides plenty of natural light, enhancing the cheerful atmosphere of the space.

**Bathroom** - 9'8" x 9'5" - Situated on the ground floor, the bathroom has a clean, modern design with light grey tiled walls and dark grey floor tiles. It includes a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with storage beneath, and a toilet, all arranged efficiently to maximise the available space.

**Rear Garden** - The rear garden is a delightful outdoor space featuring a combination of decking and lawn areas, bordered by fencing and mature planting that provides privacy. A paved path leads through the garden, making it easy to enjoy the space for relaxing or entertaining during warmer months. At the far end, there is a wooden workshop, adding useful storage or workspace.

## Property Photos

- ![Front (Exterior)](/listings/photos/163068695/1286699) - Front (Exterior)
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163068695/1286702) - Living Room
- ![Study](/listings/photos/163068695/1286704) - Study
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/163068695/1286706) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163068695/1286708) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/163068695/1286712) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/163068695/1286713) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163068695/1286715) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/163068695/1286719) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/163068695/1286723) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![FP 46 Castle Ave.jpg](/listings/photos/163068695/1286726) - FP 46 Castle Ave.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/163068695/1286727) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11897639
- **Address:** 46 Castle Avenue, ROCHESTER, ME1 2DU
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/10/2016
- **Work Completed:** 16/09/2016
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 46 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £300,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 46 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £172,000 | 21/02/2014 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX | £172,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX | £172,580 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 9 CLIVE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 3BZ | £325,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 ST PETER STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DE | £267,500 | 18/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 132 DELCE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DT | £158,000 | 14/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 118 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DR | £220,000 | 27/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX | £255,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX | £220,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 THOMAS STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2ED | £218,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 68B ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DP | £326,000 | 20/01/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 1 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £290,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 140 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DS | £315,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 47 ST PETER STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DD | £290,000 | 21/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 QUEEN STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2BZ | £262,000 | 08/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 109 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DR | £242,000 | 25/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA | £201,000 | 20/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 115 PRINCES STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2EA | £268,500 | 19/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA | £217,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 51 LONGLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2HA | £280,000 | 14/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 CLIVE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 3BZ | £295,000 | 06/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA | £240,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £325,000 | 08/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 56 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £280,000 | 04/07/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £292,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 5 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU | £265,000 | 11/11/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £290,400 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £247,229 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £305,714 (61 Terraced, ME1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,114/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,238/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,362/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £937/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Rochester St, ME4 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.9×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-76/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,163/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0.1%
- **10y growth:** 35.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## 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

98 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£300,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,163/m²

Local average

£305,714 (+1.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,017 of 33,755)

Street crime

531 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

TWO/THREE BEDROOMS
BATHROOM AND SHOWER ROOM
27'3 KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM
FITTED KITCHEN, OVENS/HOB
DOUBLE GLAZING/GAS CENTRAL HEATING
APPROX. 120' GARDEN

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Ideal first home, for the growing family or investors. This bay windowed three bedroomed terraced house, is set over three floors offering great flexibilty of layout. There is a 27'3 kitchen/living room with fitted units and integrated hob and ovens, a multifuel stove, modern shower room as well as a separate bathroom, a study and an approx. 120' rear garden, are some of the highlights. Located in a popular residential area within a quarter mile of primary schools, just off Delce Road which has a range of shops, the Medical Centre and bus stops. Rochester High Street is within a half mile with its shops, cafes, restaurants and mainline station with hi-speed services to London St Pancras. There are also good access roads to the A2, M2 and M20.

Kitchen / Living Room - 27'3" x 12'8" - Spanning the lower ground floor, this spacious kitchen and living room area stretches over 27 feet in length and nearly 13 feet in width. It benefits from natural light through the front window and offers ample space for cooking and dining, creating a welcoming hub for family life. Adjacent to this space is a lobby that leads to a practical shower room and a useful workshop at the rear, perfect for hobbies or storage.

Sitting Room / Bedroom 3 - 11'0" x 9'6" - A cosy sitting room on the ground floor, this room could also serve as Bedroom 3 if required. It features a traditional fireplace set within a dark surround and is complemented by wood flooring, making it a comfortable space to relax or entertain. The bright bay window adds character and floods the room with natural light.

Bedroom 1 - 12'10" x 11'0" - This well-proportioned bedroom on the first floor benefits from a calming green accent wall and a large window that fills the room with daylight. The room is furnished with a double bed and a wardrobe, creating a restful retreat with space to unwind after a busy day.

Bedroom 2 - 11'8" x 11'0" - A second double bedroom also on the first floor, this room is painted in a vibrant turquoise shade. It features two single beds, a desk, and shelving, ideal for a shared bedroom or a guest room. A window provides plenty of natural light, enhancing the cheerful atmosphere of the space.

Bathroom - 9'8" x 9'5" - Situated on the ground floor, the bathroom has a clean, modern design with light grey tiled walls and dark grey floor tiles. It includes a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with storage beneath, and a toilet, all arranged efficiently to maximise the available space.

Rear Garden - The rear garden is a delightful outdoor space featuring a combination of decking and lawn areas, bordered by fencing and mature planting that provides privacy. A paved path leads through the garden, making it easy to enjoy the space for relaxing or entertaining during warmer months. At the far end, there is a wooden workshop, adding useful storage or workspace.

Listed by

Rochester

Machin Lane LTD

Reference: 163068695

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 24/05/2022

Expiry date: 23/05/2032

Current heating cost: £630/year

Potential heating cost: £411/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,675

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

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
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

FP 46 Castle Ave.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11897639

Property Details

Street: 46 Castle Avenue

Town: ROCHESTER

Postcode: ME1 2DU

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 11/10/2016

Work Completed: 16/09/2016

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

74% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£300,000	+74.4%
Sold	21/02/2014 (12 years ago)	£172,000	—

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
14 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX	£172,000	31/10/2025	Terraced
14 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX	£172,580	31/10/2025	Terraced
9 CLIVE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 3BZ	£325,000	28/03/2025	Terraced
14 ST PETER STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DE	£267,500	18/08/2023	Terraced
132 DELCE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DT	£158,000	14/07/2023	Terraced
118 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DR	£220,000	27/04/2023	Terraced
10 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX	£255,000	24/04/2023	Terraced
17 CLARENCE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DX	£220,000	22/03/2023	Terraced
36 THOMAS STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2ED	£218,000	17/03/2023	Terraced
68B ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DP	£326,000	20/01/2023	Terraced
Same street 1 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU	£290,000	20/12/2022	Terraced
140 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DS	£315,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
47 ST PETER STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DD	£290,000	21/11/2022	Terraced
41 QUEEN STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2BZ	£262,000	08/11/2022	Terraced
109 ROCHESTER AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DR	£242,000	25/10/2022	Terraced
14 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA	£201,000	20/10/2022	Terraced
115 PRINCES STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2EA	£268,500	19/10/2022	Terraced
4 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA	£217,000	17/10/2022	Terraced
51 LONGLEY ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2HA	£280,000	14/10/2022	Terraced
21 CLIVE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 3BZ	£295,000	06/10/2022	Terraced
7 CHURCH STREET, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DA	£240,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 7 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU	£325,000	08/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 56 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU	£280,000	04/07/2022	Terraced
Same street 23 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU	£292,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 5 CASTLE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 2DU	£265,000	11/11/2021	Terraced

Street average: £290,400 (5 sales)

Area average: £247,229 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.1%

10y growth 35.5%

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

1y (index) 0.5%

5y (index) 16%

10y (index) 39.7%

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: £937/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME1 2DU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Co-op Food	0.1 miles
Shop	Mr Green's Barber Shop	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Rochester Health Centre	0.1 miles
University	Unknown	0.4 miles
Train station	Rochester	0.6 miles
Train station	Chatham	0.6 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	7.2 miles
Hospital	King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit	11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	184
Anti-social behaviour	121
Shoplifting	50
Criminal damage and arson	39
Other theft	36
Public order	30
Drugs	19
Vehicle crime	16
Other crime	8
Burglary	7
Robbery	7
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	4
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	531

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
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 24 Oct 2013
Ripplevale School Rochester	Other	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 14 Jun 2023
Rochester Independent College	Other	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Peter's Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Jan 2019
Fort Pitt Grammar School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 15 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Terraced House, Rochester St, ME4	£1,300/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.9×

Monthly cashflow £-76/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).