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8 Fordwich Drive, Rochester, ME2 3FA

UPRN:200000907640Terrace Property2 bedsBuilt 1996-2002
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (74)
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 (2026-07-10T09:43:49.220315+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
8 Fordwich Drive, Rochester, ME2 3FA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£342,000
£325k - £359kHigh
Estimate
£342k
Range
£325k – £359k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,750
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,750
Yield
6.14%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Fordwich Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 66/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (18/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
66/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
18/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
18/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 34
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£342,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,750
Gross Yield6.14%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.0%
5y Growth+1.4%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£255,000 (2020-01-31)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME2 3FA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2057
    Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 5m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.82 m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.82 m
    Pending
  • MC/26/1899
    Construction of a two storey front and side extension and single storey rear extension to convert existing bungalow into a larger house
    Pending
  • MC/26/1810
    Construction of a pair of semi-detached dwellings together with associated parking and bin store
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-01-31
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density2,513 /km²
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 62%65+ 18%
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Schools Nearby

  • Temple Mill Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Hilltop Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
    0.7 mi

    Inspected as English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (URN 118766) on 12 Jul 2023

  • Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
    0.8 mi
    Good

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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