What type of property is 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

53 Downs View, ME1 3RR is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR last change hands?

53 Downs View, ME1 3RR last sold for £430,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in August 2000, so prices have been rising over 24 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2000 and June 2024, 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR rose from £123,000 to £430,000, a change of £307,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

The current EPC rating for 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

53 Downs View, ME1 3RR has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 57% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME1 3RR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR heated?

The latest EPC at 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

53 Downs View, ME1 3RR is in council tax band D.

Where is 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR located?

53 Downs View, ME1 3RR sits in Burham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district in Kent.

Is 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

The closest primary school to 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR is Burham Church of England Primary School (515m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR?

The closest bus stop to 53 Downs View, ME1 3RR is The Windmill, 149m away. The nearest rail option is Snodland Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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53 Downs View, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3RR

EV chargerNotable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Downs View

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

53 Downs View is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Burham, Rochester, Rochester (ME1 3RR). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 127 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Sold June 2024 for £430,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

EV chargerYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jan 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Downs View, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Downs View has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

53 Downs View has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£453,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£430,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

23 June 2024Most recent
£430,000
+249.6%over 23 years
6 August 2000
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 3RR: £381,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME1 3RR

On the street

Versus other Downs View homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Downs View outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,386

Street avg £3,230

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

7/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Windmill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Burham Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME1 3RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 3RR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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