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68 POPLICANS ROAD

ROCHESTER, CUXTON, KENT ME2 1EJ

2 beds Listed 23 Jan 2009 (-6329d)

£169,995

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# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME2 1EJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 POPLICANS ROAD, ROCHESTER, CUXTON, KENT ME2 1EJ |
| Price | £169,995 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £59,995 Sep 1997 |

## Description

Two Bedroom House

Double Storey Extension

Flexible Accommodation

Desirable Village

Porch:  Double glazed door to front and rear and tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall:  Door to side.

Lounge:14'9" x 12'2" (4.5m x 3.7m).  Double glazed window to front, gas fireplace, radiator.

Kitchen/Diner:18'1" x 14'8" (5.51m x 4.47m).  Double glazed window to side, double glazed french door to rear, range of wall and base units with rolled edge worktop over, built-in fridge/freezer and washing machine, built-in gas hob and oven, wall mounted boiler, radiator, tiled flooring.

Landing:  Double glazed window to side, access to loft, airing cupboard housing water tank and radiator.

Bedroom One:15'1" x 11'9" (4.6m x 3.58m).  Double glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bedroom Two:14'9" x 10'5" (4.5m x 3.18m).  Double glazed windows to front, fitted carpet and two radiators.

Bathroom:  Glazed window to rear, panel enclosed bath with electric shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit under, heated towel rail, partly tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Garden:  Mainly laid to lawn with suken patio area, flowering shrub and tree borders.

Driveway:  Providing off road parking for several vehicles.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, ROCHESTER UPON MEDWAY, KENT, ME2 1EJ | £59,995 | 19/09/1997 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 82 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ | £400,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 20 WHITE LEAVES RISE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EG | £445,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 191 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB | £370,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 62 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ | £335,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 118 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DU | £342,500 | 29/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 89 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT | £330,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW | £385,000 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 WHITE LEAVES RISE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EG | £440,000 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 73 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT | £407,250 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 90 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ | £377,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 136 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB | £552,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 76 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT | £360,000 | 10/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 137 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EZ | £425,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW | £368,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 136 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB | £300,000 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 NINE ACRES ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EL | £384,000 | 20/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EH | £290,000 | 13/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 97 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT | £235,000 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW | £300,000 | 21/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £370,829 (19 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £345,230 (37 Semi-detached, ME2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -50.8%

## 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

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Hollycroft, ME2 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.36 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Brambletree Cottages, ME1 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 1.02 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Sealand Drive, ME2 | £1,390/mo | 2 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Seagull Road, ME2 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Fulmar Road, ME2 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Hawthorn Road, ME2 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 1.23 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,382/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.81% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £171,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £137,000

*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 £1,370/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 9.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £539/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 13.1%

*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).*

## 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)

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Property details

Last sold

£59,995 Sep 1997

Local average

£345,230 (-50.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,100 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Set in a desirable Village location is this well presented two bedroom semi detached house. Accommodation on offer consists of entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. With huge potential this property must be viewed to appreciate the size of accommodation on offer. This house could be converted back into a three bedroom house if needed or even an ensuite added (subject to normal planning permission).

Two Bedroom House
Double Storey Extension
Flexible Accommodation
Desirable Village

Porch: Double glazed door to front and rear and tiled flooring.

Entrance Hall: Door to side.

Lounge:14'9" x 12'2" (4.5m x 3.7m). Double glazed window to front, gas fireplace, radiator.

Kitchen/Diner:18'1" x 14'8" (5.51m x 4.47m). Double glazed window to side, double glazed french door to rear, range of wall and base units with rolled edge worktop over, built-in fridge/freezer and washing machine, built-in gas hob and oven, wall mounted boiler, radiator, tiled flooring.

Landing: Double glazed window to side, access to loft, airing cupboard housing water tank and radiator.

Bedroom One:15'1" x 11'9" (4.6m x 3.58m). Double glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bedroom Two:14'9" x 10'5" (4.5m x 3.18m). Double glazed windows to front, fitted carpet and two radiators.

Bathroom: Glazed window to rear, panel enclosed bath with electric shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin with vanity unit under, heated towel rail, partly tiled walls and tiled flooring.

Garden: Mainly laid to lawn with suken patio area, flowering shrub and tree borders.

Driveway: Providing off road parking for several vehicles.

Listed by

Strood

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 11852673

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/09/1997 (28 years ago)	£59,995	—

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
82 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ	£400,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
20 WHITE LEAVES RISE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EG	£445,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
191 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB	£370,000	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
62 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ	£335,000	18/08/2023	Semi-detached
118 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DU	£342,500	29/06/2023	Semi-detached
89 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT	£330,000	12/05/2023	Semi-detached
8 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW	£385,000	27/03/2023	Semi-detached
24 WHITE LEAVES RISE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EG	£440,000	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
73 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT	£407,250	21/12/2022	Semi-detached
90 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EJ	£377,000	07/12/2022	Semi-detached
136 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB	£552,000	10/10/2022	Semi-detached
76 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT	£360,000	10/06/2022	Semi-detached
137 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EZ	£425,000	06/05/2022	Semi-detached
18 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW	£368,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
136 BUSH ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1HB	£300,000	03/12/2021	Semi-detached
12 NINE ACRES ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EL	£384,000	20/09/2021	Semi-detached
5 POPLICANS ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EH	£290,000	13/08/2021	Semi-detached
97 CHARLES DRIVE, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1DT	£235,000	23/07/2021	Semi-detached
38 LADYWOOD ROAD, CUXTON, ROCHESTER, MEDWAY, ME2 1EW	£300,000	21/06/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £370,829 (19 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: £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	Nine Acres Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Charles Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.3 miles
Shop	Cuxton Mini-Market	0.3 miles
Train station	Cuxton	0.6 miles
Train station	Halling	1.8 miles
University	Unknown	2.8 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	7.4 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	7.6 miles
Hospital	King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit	9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	9
Criminal damage and arson	3
Violence and sexual offences	3
Other theft	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	18

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
Cuxton Community Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 4 Sep 2017
Cuxton Community Infant School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 Mar 2011
Bligh Primary School (Juniors)	Primary	1.3 miles	Good — 14 Sep 2023
Bligh Primary School (Infants)	Primary	1.3 miles	Outstanding — 3 Sep 2015
The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)	Primary	1.4 miles	Outstanding — 27 Apr 2015

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
2 Bed Terraced House, Hollycroft, ME2	£1,350/mo	2	0.36 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Brambletree Cottages, ME1	£1,350/mo	2	1.02 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sealand Drive, ME2	£1,390/mo	2	1.04 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Seagull Road, ME2	£1,400/mo	2	1.1 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Fulmar Road, ME2	£1,450/mo	2	1.16 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Hawthorn Road, ME2	£1,350/mo	2	1.23 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,382/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.81%

Max investor price (0.8%) £171,250

Target investor price (1%) £137,000

Gross yield 9.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10.3×

Monthly cashflow £539/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 13.1%

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).