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38 The Mariners, Valetta Way, Rochester, ME1 1FB

UPRN:200000896146Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (77)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T11:23:43.986907+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:38:09.536843+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-08T05:48:30.990551+00:00)
38 The Mariners, Valetta Way, Rochester, ME1 1FB

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£192,000
£182k - £202kHigh
Estimate
£192k
Range
£182k – £202k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
6.56%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

38 The Mariners earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (37/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
35/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
37/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 12Bike 40
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£192,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield6.56%
1y Growth+11.6%
3y Growth-1.6%
5y Growth+1.1%
10y Growth+3.0%
Last Sold Price£160,000 (2026-03-24)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME1 1FB
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2088
    Listed building consent for removal of an existing sash window within staircase and replacement of an existing casement window within staircase of No.1
    Pending
  • MC/26/2086
    Construction of internal works include upgrade of the thermal value of some walls and the ceiling; Internal division by stud walls to create four business units within use Class E, with kitchenette areas, toilet cubicles; Insulation of the first floor and new stud walls against noise transfer and thermal insulation; Ventilation of toilets by vents with metal covers; Installation of three air conditioning condenser units and run of pipework through the walls to internal fan units; Removal a small mezzanine floor in the loft space.
    Pending
  • MC/26/2087
    Listed building consent for internal works include upgrade of the thermal value of some walls and the ceiling; Internal division by stud walls to create four business units within use Class E, with kitchenette areas, toilet cubicles; Insulation of the first floor and new stud walls against noise transfer and thermal insulation; Ventilation of toilets by vents with metal covers; Installation of three air conditioning condenser units and run of pipework through the walls to internal fan units; Removal a small mezzanine floor in the loft space.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining95 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-03-24
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density4,875 /km²
Owner Occupied41%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 68%65+ 12%

Schools Nearby

  • St Andrew's School (Rochester)
    0.2 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • King's School, Rochester
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Rochester Independent College
    0.6 mi
    Inspected by ISI

7 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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