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38 Rochester Drive, Bexley, DA5 1PY

UPRN:100020199213Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Listing· 6mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-18T02:18:55.224575+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:23:46.545784+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T13:12:56.297884+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T09:33:12.870431+00:00)
38 Rochester Drive, Bexley, DA5 1PY

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£508,000
£482k - £533kHigh
Estimate
£508k
Range
£482k – £533k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,450
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,450
Yield
5.79%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 Rochester Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 67/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (46/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
67/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
10/ 100
Low
Walkability
46/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 20Bike 51
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£508,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,450
Gross Yield5.79%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-0.2%
5y Growth+1.9%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£380,500 (2017-12-20)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideModerate
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0DA5 1PY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/02060/FUL
    Change of Use of first and second floor Commercial Offices (Class (g)(i)) to Residential Units (Class C3) including new rooflights/balconies and alterations to fenestrations and the formation of new residential access, cycle and bin stores at ground floor level.
    Pending
  • 26/02039/FUL
    Alterations to shopfront including relocation of shop entrance and relocation of existing AC condensers from rooftop to the rear wall of the unit.
    Pending
  • 26/02043/FUL
    Erection of a detached single storey outbuilding in rear garden following demolition of existing shed/pergola.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership67.6%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-12-20
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
21 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£36,883
Population Density3,923 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 63%65+ 17%
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Schools Nearby

  • Beths Grammar School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (URN 101477) on 6 Oct 2010

  • Gravel Hill Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Catherine's Catholic School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

1 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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Comparables

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  • 40 Rochester Drive
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    £440k
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    £381k
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  • 36 Rochester Drive
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    £385k
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  • 28 Rochester Drive
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    £330k
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