Sold STC Semi-detached

3 OAK ROAD

ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2LL

3 beds 1 baths 76 m² Listed 15 Jul 2023 (-1078d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

76 m²

Last sold

£342,000 Nov 2023

Local average

£343,708 (+1.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,618 of 33,755)

Street crime

206 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • SENSATIONAL SEMI DETACHED HOME
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • OPEN PLAN LOUNGE/DINER
  • WELL MAINTAINED GARDEN TO REAR
  • GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY
  • EN SUITE WC TO MASTER BEDROOM

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Welcome to this extended three-bedroom semi-detached family home, designed to provide a comfortable and inviting living experience. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a light and airy lounge, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The lounge seamlessly connects to a conservatory, which serves as a versatile dining space, allowing abundant natural light to flood in.

With local schools within easy reach, perfect for families moving into the area, you are literally just a stones throw away, plus easy access to local amenities, and local railway stations serving both the coast and capital, life could not be simpler !!!!

Continuing through this lovely home, you'll discover a spacious and modern kitchen, perfect for culinary enthusiasts who love to cook up a storm. This well-equipped kitchen offers ample room for meal preparation and features all the necessary amenities. Additionally, the ground floor boasts a convenient bathroom, complete with a bath for relaxation and a separate shower cubicle for added convenience.

Moving to the first floor, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering a comfortable and private space. The bedrooms overlook the front and side of the property, providing scenic views and a serene atmosphere.

This property also offers practical features, including a driveway with off-road parking for two cars. In addition, there is access to a double garage with a courtesy door to the rear, providing ample storage space and convenience.

Stepping outside, you'll be delighted by the large garden at the rear, featuring a decked terrace, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation. The well-maintained rear garden is a haven for nature lovers and offers a tranquil environment for spending quality time with family and friends.

Situated in a sought-after residential area of Strood within easy reach of the town centre, this property offers much more than meets the eye. Don't delay, book a viewing today and discover the countless possibilities and comfort this extended three-bedroom semi-detached family home has to offer.

VIEW TODAY - DON'T DELAY !!!

Listed by

Strood

Spicerhaart

Reference: 137387819

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

144% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 17/11/2023 (2 years ago) £342,000 +144.3%
Sold 28/06/2012 (13 years ago) £140,000

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
121 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP £330,000 03/10/2025 Semi-detached
54 LILAC ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LF £305,000 08/08/2025 Semi-detached
124 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HR £300,000 22/09/2023 Semi-detached
137 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP £295,500 21/09/2023 Semi-detached
139 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP £300,000 03/07/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 15 OAK ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LL £322,500 28/06/2023 Semi-detached
52 LABURNUM ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JZ £286,500 18/04/2023 Semi-detached
23 LILAC ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LE £275,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
2 MAPLE ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HY £262,000 13/12/2022 Semi-detached
21 HOLLY ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JS £320,000 07/12/2022 Semi-detached
112 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JR £365,000 09/11/2022 Semi-detached
122 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HR £270,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
31 HOLLY ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JT £280,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
89 LABURNUM ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LB £451,500 14/09/2022 Semi-detached
197 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LJ £325,000 22/08/2022 Semi-detached
4 LABURNUM ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JZ £412,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
90 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP £325,000 12/08/2022 Semi-detached
199 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HT £290,000 10/08/2022 Semi-detached
145 LABURNUM ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LB £333,000 01/08/2022 Semi-detached
77 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HP £280,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
5 LILAC CRESCENT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LG £325,000 30/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 9 OAK ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LL £310,000 11/02/2022 Semi-detached

Street average: £316,250 (2 sales)

Area average: £316,525 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 6.8%
10y growth 21.3%

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

1y (index) 1.5%
5y (index) 18%
10y (index) 46.3%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Holly Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Cedar School 0.1 miles
Shop Tesco Express 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.1 miles
Train station Strood 1.2 miles
Train station Cuxton 1.3 miles
University Unknown 1.8 miles
University University of Kent - Medway Campus 2.6 miles
Hospital Medway Maritime Hospital 3.0 miles
Hospital Unknown 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 67
Anti-social behaviour 43
Shoplifting 22
Criminal damage and arson 20
Other theft 20
Other crime 13
Public order 7
Vehicle crime 6
Burglary 4
Drugs 1
Possession of weapons 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 206

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
Cedar Children's Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 2 Jun 2019
Elaine Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 20 Nov 2022
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Strood Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 18 Jul 2013
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Primary 0.6 miles Good — 14 Sep 2023

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 Semi-Detached House, Beech Road, ME2 £1,650/mo 3 0.25 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £206,250
Target investor price (1%) £165,000
Gross yield 5.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.7×
Monthly cashflow £82/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).