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The Heights, Flat 12, 32 New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About The Heights

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

The Heights is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 1DX). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 44 m² this is the 9th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in The Heights, where floor areas span 30–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 23 units on file.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 21.3% above the 2023 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2023 at £127,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Heights

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Jun 2009
EPC improved fromF38toC69
Heating System
UnderfloorRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Walls
PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2019from Nov 2018
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Heights, Flat 12, 32 New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

The Heights has no planning applications on record.

12

But the area is active

12 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£127,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2023Most recent

    £127,000

    +32.3%over 13 years
  2. 18 February 2010

    £96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 1DX: £173,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other New Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for The Heights runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,886

Street avg £3,230

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Heights

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Rochester district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bath Hard Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Fort Pitt Grammar School. 47 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 1DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 1DX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 1DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about The Heights, Flat 12, 32 New Road, Rochester, ME1 1DX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.