# 1 bedroom flat for sale (ME1 1FE)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 5, CROWN HOUSE, VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME1 1FE |
| Price | £170,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 46 m² |
| Last sold | £165,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £255/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3234-9624-5300-0204-6206)

## Description

**Asking Price £170,000**

This well-presented, second floor apartment is offered with no forward chain.

Perfectly situated in the desirable Rochester riverside development, this property is just a short stroll away from Rochester's charming high street.

The apartment boasts a modern design, with high-quality finishes throughout, ensuring a comfortable living space. The spacious open-plan living and dining area is bright and airy, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The generously sized bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, while the large master bathroom includes a shower over the bath for added convenience.

Viewing is recommended to appreciate the beauty of this unique property, call us today to avoid missing out!

**Exterior**

Allocated parking. Visitor parking to the rear.

**Key Terms**

Rochester boasts an abundance of History and is heavily connected to Charles Dickens, the Dickens festival being one of a number of themed weekends held in the high street throughout the year. The cobbled high street is a huge attraction for its independent boutique shops, quaint cafe’s, highly recommended restaurants and traditional pubs. Rochester Cathedral and Castle sit on the edge of a sweeping bend of the River Medway. Whilst famous for it’s historical connections, Rochester has also seen significant new riverside development in recent years, making it attractive from a lifestyle and commuting perspective. Its newly built station offers High Speed rail links to Stratford International in 30 minutes or St Pancras International in 38 minutes. London Victoria is also accessible in just 52 minutes. In any part of the town you are never too far from road links, the A2 and M2 are easily accessible in under 5 miles. With the M20 and M25 approximately 10 miles away. Rochester and near-by Chatham offer a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools, as well as the University.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/153265001/340597) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/153265001/340599) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CROWN HOUSE FLAT 5 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1FE | £165,000 | 31/01/2025 | Flat |
| CROWN HOUSE FLAT 5 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1FE | £122,750 | 21/07/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BRIDGE HOUSE FLAT 46 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1LQ | £249,000 | 06/01/2026 | Flat |
| BRIDGE HOUSE FLAT 8 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TB | £221,500 | 27/11/2025 | Flat |
| BRIDGE HOUSE FLAT 1 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TB | £261,500 | 07/12/2023 | Flat |
| 21 SEALAND COURT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1QH | £400,000 | 10/11/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 219 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £179,950 | 24/10/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 305 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £260,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| 16 SEAFORD COURT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1QA | £277,000 | 05/06/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 204 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £255,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 218 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £193,500 | 17/05/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 205 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £154,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 107 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £154,500 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| MAYFLOWER HOUSE FLAT 8 VALETTA WAY, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1FA | £266,000 | 10/03/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 110 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £297,000 | 17/02/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 211 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £195,000 | 17/02/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 111 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £197,450 | 13/02/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 308 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £192,500 | 26/01/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 206 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £145,000 | 23/01/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 314 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £324,500 | 20/01/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 316 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £180,000 | 18/01/2023 | Flat |
| ST. BARTHOLOMEWS PLACE 315 BISHOPS COURT NEW ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME1 1TW | £300,000 | 17/01/2023 | Flat |

**Area average:** £235,170 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £192,613 (20 Flat, ME1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.7%

## 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):** £673/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Holcombe Road, ME1 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.59 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Borstal, ME1 | £890/mo | 1 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £920/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,000

*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 £920/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £134/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.3%

*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:** £3,696/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -13.6%
- **10y growth:** -2.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -4%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.5%

## 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)