8, St. Matthews Drive
8, St. Matthews Drive
Description & Estimates
Public records show 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,094 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 239 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester has an estimated sale value of £404,192 and an estimated rental value of £1,787 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
St. Matthews Drive, Rochester, ME1 lies within the ME1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2009.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester would be worth £424,402, with a potential rental value of £1,876 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £375,899, with a rental value of £1,662 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 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester has increased by £4,413 (1.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £47 (2.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.3%.
Plot Size
8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester occupies a 239 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 14 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 13 Nov 2009.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester last changed hands on 20th October 2017, selling for £280,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 13.6% since October 2017.
- Sold Oct 2017£280,000
- Sold Aug 2007£209,000
- Sold Aug 1996£80,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 690 metres of 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 120A, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BD, a freehold house, sold at £405,000 on the 27th June 2025.
Read more about house prices in ME1.
- Sold Jun 2025£405,000 | 4 Bed House120A, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BD120A, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BD
- Sold Mar 2025£335,000 | 3 Bed House9, Goddings Drive, Rochester, ME1 3BA9, Goddings Drive, Rochester, ME1 3BA
- Sold Jun 2023£425,000 | 4 Bed House18, Canon Close, Rochester, ME1 3EN18, Canon Close, Rochester, ME1 3EN
•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 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester as the 5th largest and the 3rd most expensive of the 14 addresses on St. Matthews Drive, Rochester, ME1.
Against the ME1 postcode district average, it is £72k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mSt William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School
- 700mThe Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)
- 1.0kmDelce Academy
- 600mSir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
- 700mThe Rochester Grammar School
- 1.3kmThe Thomas Aveling School
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Public Transport Nearby
Rochester station is the nearest stop to 8, St. Matthews Drive, Rochester at 1.9 kilometres away.
- 1.9kmRochester
- 2.1kmCuxton
- 2.2kmChatham
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.
