Sold STC Semi-detached

121 CEDAR ROAD

ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2JP

3 beds 1 baths 936 sq ft Listed 7 Apr 2025 (-411d)

£350,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME2 2JP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 121 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY ME2 2JP |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £330,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £524/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9938-0932-6229-4648-0994)

## Description

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Web](/listings/photos/160361534/281464) - Front Web
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160361534/281465) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160361534/281466) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/160361534/281467) - Lounge/Diner
- ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/160361534/281468) - Lounge/Diner
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/160361534/281469) - Bedroom 1
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/160361534/281470) - Rear Elevation
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/160361534/281471) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/160361534/281472) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160361534/281473) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/160361534/281474) - Rear Elevation
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160361534/281475) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/160361534/281476) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/160361534/281477) - First Floor
- ![Outbuilding](/listings/photos/160361534/281478) - Outbuilding

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/160361534/281479) - EPC graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15657287
- **Address:** 121 Cedar Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2JP
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/03/2023
- **Work Completed:** 28/02/2023
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12337968
- **Address:** 121 Cedar Road, ROCHESTER, ME2 2JP
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/05/2017
- **Work Completed:** 03/04/2017
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 121 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £330,000 | 03/10/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 121 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £295,000 | 26/04/2019 | Semi-detached |
| 121 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £53,000 | 25/06/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HW | £286,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 174 CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NH | £290,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HL | £215,000 | 29/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 OAK ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LL | £342,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 POPLAR CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NP | £326,250 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JJ | £300,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HL | £295,000 | 27/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 124 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HR | £300,000 | 22/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 137 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £295,500 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 83 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JN | £285,000 | 13/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 139 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £300,000 | 03/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 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 |
| 79 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JN | £312,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN | £350,000 | 29/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HEVER CROFT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NN | £385,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN | £310,000 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 49 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JJ | £335,000 | 15/12/2022 | 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 |
| 44 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN | £265,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 90 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £325,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 72 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £305,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 96 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £310,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 125 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £285,000 | 26/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 143 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £305,000 | 01/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 131 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP | £273,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £299,813 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £303,113 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £345,230 (37 Semi-detached, ME2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +1.4%

## 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):** £937/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:** £4,023/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 19.9%
- **10y growth:** 23.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

87 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£330,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£4,023/m²

Local average

£345,230 (+1.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,564 of 33,755)

Street crime

238 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
Double storey extended family home
Modern 17' kitchen, downstairs bathroom and upstairs cloakroom
Driveway for 2 cars to front
Brick built outbuilding with a bar
Close to schools and access to M2 motorway
Southerly aspect rear gardens ideal for entertaining
Within 1.5 miles of supermarkets and Strood town centre

Additional details

Parking: Driveway, Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

With a double storey extension, this semi-detached house is ideal for a growing family. A ground floor to and upstairs cloakroom makes life easier and with dining room and lounge there is additional needed space. Schools, shops and open green spaces are close by, as well as the M2/A2 motorway.Room sizes:Entrance HallLounge/Diner: 24'6 (7.47m) x 10'0 (3.05m) narrowing to 9'0 (2.75m)Kitchen: 17'2 x 10'2 (5.24m x 3.10m)Bathroom: 7'10 x 6'10 (2.39m x 2.08m)LandingBedroom 1: 14'2 x 10'0 (4.32m x 3.05m)Bedroom 2: 10'4 x 9'2 (3.15m x 2.80m)Bedroom 3: 12'4 x 7'1 (3.76m x 2.16m)CloakroomStorage (Seller uses as a Bar)Driveway To FrontRear Garden
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

Listed by

Strood

Arun Estates

Reference: 160361534

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 17/11/2018

Current heating cost: £524/year

Potential heating cost: £492/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

First Floor

Outbuilding

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15657287 Recent

Property Details

Street: 121 Cedar Road

Town: ROCHESTER

Postcode: ME2 2JP

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/03/2023

Work Completed: 28/02/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12337968

Property Details

Street: 121 Cedar Road

Town: ROCHESTER

Postcode: ME2 2JP

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 15/05/2017

Work Completed: 03/04/2017

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

523% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	03/10/2025 (7 months ago)	£330,000	+11.9%
Sold	26/04/2019 (7 years ago)	£295,000	+456.6%
Sold	25/06/1999 (26 years ago)	£53,000	—

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
21 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HW	£286,000	15/12/2025	Semi-detached
174 CUXTON ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NH	£290,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
15 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HL	£215,000	29/11/2023	Semi-detached
3 OAK ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2LL	£342,000	17/11/2023	Semi-detached
7 POPLAR CLOSE, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NP	£326,250	10/11/2023	Semi-detached
53 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JJ	£300,000	01/11/2023	Semi-detached
8 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HL	£295,000	27/10/2023	Semi-detached
124 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HR	£300,000	22/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 137 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£295,500	21/09/2023	Semi-detached
83 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JN	£285,000	13/09/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 139 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£300,000	03/07/2023	Semi-detached
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
79 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JN	£312,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
28 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN	£350,000	29/03/2023	Semi-detached
10 HEVER CROFT, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2NN	£385,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
46 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN	£310,000	20/12/2022	Semi-detached
49 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JJ	£335,000	15/12/2022	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
44 HAWTHORN ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2HN	£265,000	11/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 90 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£325,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 72 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£305,000	29/04/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 96 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£310,000	01/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 125 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£285,000	26/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 143 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£305,000	01/10/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 131 CEDAR ROAD, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 2JP	£273,000	20/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £299,813 (8 sales)

Area average: £303,113 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.9%

10y growth 23.9%

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

1y (index) 2.9%

5y (index) 18.4%

10y (index) 48.5%

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: £937/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME2 2JP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cedar School	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Maple Road Top	0.1 miles
Shop	Tesco Express	0.2 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.2 miles
Train station	Strood	1.0 miles
Train station	Rochester	1.2 miles
University	Unknown	1.6 miles
University	University of Kent - Medway Campus	2.5 miles
Hospital	Medway Maritime Hospital	2.8 miles
Hospital	Unknown	3.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	88
Anti-social behaviour	44
Vehicle crime	26
Criminal damage and arson	17
Other theft	14
Shoplifting	13
Drugs	10
Public order	9
Burglary	7
Other crime	6
Robbery	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	238

Within 1 mile during Mar 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	0.3 miles	— (No rating)
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 13 Feb 2013
Strood Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2013

Rental Comparables

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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).