40, Shorts Way
40, Shorts Way
Description & Estimates
Public records show 40, Shorts Way, Rochester to be a mid-century leasehold apartment with 538 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
40, Shorts Way, Rochester has an estimated sale value of £170,433 and an estimated rental value of £1,095 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Shorts Way, Rochester, ME1 lies within the ME1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
40, Shorts Way, Rochester has 61 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2022 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2020.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 40, Shorts Way, Rochester would be worth £178,954, with a potential rental value of £1,150 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £158,502, with a rental value of £1,018 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 40, Shorts Way, Rochester has decreased by £1,558 (0.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £28 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.7%.
Energy Efficiency
40, Shorts Way, Rochester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Sep 2020.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
40, Shorts Way, Rochester last changed hands on 25th October 2022, selling for £195,000. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 6 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 9.8% since October 2022.
- Sold Oct 2022£195,000
- Sold Feb 2021£151,000
- Sold Dec 2014£107,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 670 metres of 40, Shorts Way, Rochester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 73, Shorts Way, Rochester, ME1 3AL, a leasehold flat, sold at £145,000 on the 25th November 2025.
Read more about house prices in ME1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 40, Shorts Way, Rochester as the 95th largest and the 24th most expensive of the 96 addresses on Shorts Way, Rochester, ME1.
Against the ME1 postcode district average, it is £162k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 700mThe Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
- 800mSt William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
- 1.1kmSt Peter's Infant School
- 1.0kmSir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
- 1.1kmThe Rochester Grammar School
- 1.7kmThe Thomas Aveling School
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Public Transport Nearby
Rochester station is the nearest stop to 40, Shorts Way, Rochester at 1.8 kilometres away.
- 1.8kmRochester
- 1.9kmCuxton
- 2.3kmChatham
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
