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3 Binnacle Road, Rochester, ME1 2XR

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
32 m²
344 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band D
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Overview

About 3 Binnacle Road

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

3 Binnacle Road is an end-of-terrace house in Rochester (ME1 2XR). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–139 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in February 2002. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 45.9% above the 2002 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 107.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 32 m² it's 23.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (42 m² median across 6 EPCs).

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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.

3 Binnacle Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2012
EPC improved fromD63toC74
Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Binnacle Road, Rochester, ME1 2XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Binnacle Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

4 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.

3 Binnacle Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£186,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£127,500

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 4 February 2002Most recent

    £127,500

    -5.6%over 8 months

  2. 24 May 2001

    £135,000

    +37.8%over 3 years

  3. 19 December 1997

    £97,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 2XR: £135,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Binnacle Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 3 Binnacle Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,984

Street avg £2,696

Strongly above

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Binnacle Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£170k

1 Central Parade

ME1 2LQ

2 bed1 bath
£163k

1 Capella Apartments, Foord Street

ME1 2GA

Flat
£234k

1 Church Street

ME1 2DA

3 bed2 bath
£273k

1 Burritt Mews

ME1 2JY

£275k

1 Carton Close

ME1 2QF

3 bed
£279k

1 Amherst Road

ME1 2AR

2 bed
£279k

1 Clarence Avenue

ME1 2DX

£282k

1 Brenchley Close

ME1 2QL

2 bed
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.
Full Rochester report

Crime

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Binnacle Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

The Thomas Aveling School. 33 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 2XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME1 2XR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 2XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

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

Common questions

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