Property profile

72 Ranscombe Close

Map showing 72 Ranscombe Close, Rochester

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Flats sold in Strood West

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 Mar 2026
£157,000Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+8.3%)
Annualised change
+17% per yearMedway annualised change (flats) since 2026: −1.6% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £247 per sq ft
£268 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£20 per sq ft (+8.3%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Strood West
£148,000Estimate vs local median: +£22,000 (+15%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Not Recorded
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area59 m² / 635 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection27 Aug 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 Mar 2026£157,000+57%
04 Apr 2014£100,000+90%
24 Aug 2000£52,500-

Local market

Property prices in Strood West

Median price: £298,750
Price per sq ft: £368
Sales (last 12 months): 118
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £325K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £298,750 (about £368 per square foot) in Strood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strood West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£509
Semi-Detached51£315,500£370
Terraced57£290,000£375
Flats9£148,000£247

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strood West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£129,995£234,500£220,000
2017£342,500£153,000£245,000£220,000
2018£440,000£155,000£250,000£225,500
2019£260,000£137,000£258,000£224,000
2020£345,000£157,000£260,000£230,000
2021£387,500£148,000£275,000£240,000
2022£460,000£165,000£311,500£275,000
2023£432,500£147,500£305,000£280,000
2024£380,000£159,000£305,000£270,460
2025£486,750£130,000£315,250£290,000
2026—£161,000£315,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£232£279£282
2017£320£255£295£293
2018£327£283£306£295
2019£260£277£297£292
2020£297£265£310£300
2021£372£258£336£316
2022£404£292£374£350
2023£372£260£374£360
2024£393£269£358£352
2025£413£230£371£365
2026—£244£348£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strood West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 2PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 2PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202672, Ranscombe Close, Rochester, ME2 2PLFlatsLeasehold£157,000
23 Mar 202658, Ranscombe Close, Rochester, ME2 2PLFlatsLeasehold£159,100
19 Jun 202646, Rushdean Road, Rochester, ME2 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
09 Feb 202646, Rushdean Road, Rochester, ME2 2PASemi-DetachedFreehold£376,000
31 Oct 202523, Hillshaw Crescent, Rochester, ME2 2PSTerracedFreehold£310,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
52 Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold42 m²£123,500 (2015)
54, Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold59 m²£163,000 (2018)
56, Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold58 m²£165,000 (2021)
58 Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold56 m²£152,500 (2016)
60 Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold60 m²£112,000 (2023)
62, Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold61 m²£168,000 (2019)
64, Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold57 m²£165,000 (2020)
66 Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold59 m²£95,000 (2010)
68, Ranscombe Close, Rochester-58 m²-
70 Ranscombe Close, RochesterLeasehold58 m²£85,000 (2005)

Area insights for ME2 2PL

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Overview

Postcode ME2 2PL is located in an urban city, within the Strood West area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood South & Temple Marsh area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year. The median sale price in Strood West is £298,750 (around £368 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £325,000. The nearest station is Cuxton, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,386 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has an average crime rate, with approximately 65 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.4%

Approximately 29.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 65 ft away from ME2 2PL.

Flood risk

No risk

Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 2PL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Cuxton

N/A

Walking directions to Cuxton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
6,853.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.51(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.41(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.58(+80%)
Other crime
4.14(+119%)
Vehicle crime
3.72(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
81.05%
African
30
7.89%
Other White
17
4.47%
Other Asian
5
1.32%
Other Black
5
1.32%
Total population: 380

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
23.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
20.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
19.12%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
12.13%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Other social rented
29
23.02%
Owns outright
22
17.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.87%
Social rents from council
8
6.35%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the ME2 2PL postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME2 2PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCedar Children's AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimaryElaine Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miNot applicableFORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME2 2PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 2PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco Express178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMorrisons DailyCuxton Road, Medway, ME2 2NYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miFood & wineElaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZWalking directions to Food & wine