Purplebricks says ..
Located at the end of Historic Rochester High Street is Rochester Gate, a very popular retirement complex for those over sixty five years of age. This one bedroomed third floor apartment is easy to maintain and has all that's required for independent living yet within a complex of like-minded pe...
Property Oracle says ..
The property is a 1-bedroom apartment located on High Street, Rochester, Kent. The apartment is part of Rochester Gate, a development that appears to offer assisted living for those over 55. Based on the provided images, the apartment seems to be in reasonable condition. The kitchen and bathroom appear relatively modern and well-maintained. While some minor cosmetic updates might enhance the property’s appeal, the overall condition is acceptable. The apartment benefits from a communal garden area, although the images do not show a private garden. The list price of £110,000 is significantly below the average house price in the area (£320,739). However, it’s important to note that this average includes a wide range of properties, and the subject property is a 1-bedroom apartment in a retirement complex. Considering similar nearby listings (e.g., other 1-bedroom apartments in Rochester Gate) are priced between £90,000 and £130,000, the list price appears relatively reasonable, especially given the location’s proximity to Rochester’s High Street and mainline station. The lack of square footage data for the property makes a precise price per square foot comparison impossible, further complicating a definitive price assessment. The location is a key factor. High Street in Rochester is a central location with access to amenities, transport links (Rochester train station is nearby), and local schools. The proximity to Rochester High Street and the train station adds to the property’s appeal.
Therefore, we give this property 7 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 7
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Lot (est)
- 429.00
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 348,276.00 £Increased by 7.74 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,393.00 £/moDecreased by 3.26 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.80 %Decreased by 10.28 %
- Crime Rate
- 20.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Independent College | Other Independent School | 0.14 KM | |
| Trinity School And College | Other Independent Special School | Good | 0.30 KM |
| St Margaret'S At Troy Town Cofe Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Academy Converter | 0.43 KM | |
| St Margaret'S At Troy Town Children'S Centre | Children's Centre | 0.43 KM | |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | Academy Converter | 0.82 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almon Place | £ 297,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Victoria Street | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| A2 | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Glenway Road | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Cut | £ 462,500 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 5203 | RTR | 0.21 KM |
| Chatham | 5199 | CTM | 1.51 KM |
| Strood (Kent) | 5191 | SOO | 1.55 KM |
| Gillingham (Kent) | 5169 | GLM | 4.58 KM |
| Cuxton | 5201 | CUX | 5.32 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Gate, High Street, Rochester | £ 170,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rochester Gate, High Street, Rochester | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| High Street, Rochester, ME1 | £ 110,000 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Rochester Gate, High Street, Rochester | £ 140,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| High Street, Rochester | £ 140,000 | BUY | 5 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Orange Terrace | £ 345,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 7 Orange Terrace | £ 225,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 3 Orange Terrace | £ 300,000 | 0.07 KM |
| 1 Orange Terrace | £ 157,500 | 0.07 KM |
| 8 Orange Terrace | £ 255,000 | 0.07 KM |