40, Bells Lane, ME3 9HU

40 Bells Lane is a 110 m² / 1,184 sq ft terraced home in Hoo. It sold for £340,000 in July 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £414k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £373k to £473k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2017 £340,000 11.9% 10.5%
Apr 2013 £210,000 23.3% 20.2%
May 2011 £142,500 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 40, Bells Lane.

Floorplan 40
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Internal area
110 square metres (1,184 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £3,090 per square metre (£287 per square foot) in Jul 2017. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £3,762 per square metre (£349 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2017 £340,000 £3,091 £413,770 £3,762
Apr 2013 £210,000 £1,909 £404,239 £3,675
May 2011 £142,500 £1,295 £282,035 £2,564

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 110 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £413,770. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Hoo are now selling for between £3,390 and £4,300 per square metre (£314 and £399 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 110 m², this implies a valuation between £373,000 and £473,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
338 square metres (3,638 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 40 Bells Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 07/02/2017. It last appeared Apr 2017.
Photos:

There are 12 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in December 2016) for 40 Bells Lane.

Photos for 40 Bells Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
June 2018 MC/17/4311
Type:
Full and householder planning application ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
40 Bells Lane Hoo St Werburgh Rochester
Description:
Construction of first floor side extension
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 December 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
110 sqm (1,184 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
30 January 2013 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
101 sqm (1,087 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
08 February 2011 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
77 sqm (829 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Summary:
01 March 2010 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
88 sqm (947 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

40 Bells Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £413,770.
  • Based on an internal area of 110 m² and recent prices in Hoo, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £373,000 to £473,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 40 Bells Lane last sold for £340,000 in July 2017.

HouseMetric shows 40 Bells Lane as 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 15 December 2016. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 40 Bells Lane was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

40 Bells Lane is in postcode ME3 9HU, in Hoo. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Bells Lane, ME3 9HU or analysis of the Hoo property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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