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23 Blaker Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2RU

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 Blaker Avenue

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

23 Blaker Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2RU). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since September 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 sits 325.4% above the 2000 sale of £74,995. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£90/sq ft) was about 57.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Period featuresYes
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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 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jul 2009
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Blaker Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2RU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Blaker Avenue has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 23 Blaker Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2RU

2decisions2extensions2documents4nearby
  1. Dec 2002
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Construction of a single storey rear extension

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    MC/02/2161
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 2 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Blaker Avenue's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£74,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2000Most recent

    £74,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2RU: £336,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Blaker Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 23 Blaker Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£974

Street avg £3,252

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Blaker Avenue

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
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.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Huntsmans Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Holcombe Grammar School. 40 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 2RU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 2RU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2RU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

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

Common questions

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