What kind of home is 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB last sold for £237,500 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £55,000 in February 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 2001 and November 2017, 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB rose from £55,000 to £237,500, a change of £182,500. That works out to roughly +9.1% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

The current EPC rating for 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB use?

The latest EPC at 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB has council approval for rear extension granted in January 2001 under ref. 00/02867/FL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB in?

53 Church Street, ME1 3SB sits in Burham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME1 postcode district in Kent.

Is 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB show an average of 303 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

The closest primary school to 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB is Burham Church of England Primary School (387m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Holmesdale School (2.8km).

What transport links are near 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB?

The closest bus stop to 53 Church Street, ME1 3SB is The Windmill, 189m away. The nearest rail option is Snodland Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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53 Church Street, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3SB

4 sales on record3 planning records

Estimated value

£286,000

Since the 2017 sale (£237,500)+20%
Against ME1 3SB's recent median (£293,000)-2%

Newest record on this page: February 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£286,000

Against its 2017 sale (£237,500)+20%
Against ME1 3SB's recent median (£293,000)-2%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 53 Church Street is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 3SB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
61 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2025
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2017
Recent sales in ME1 3SB
5 sales, median £293,000 (2026–2025)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 of 3 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 53 Church Street has grown more than fourfold since the 2001 starting point.

Sales timeline

30 November 2017Most recent
£237,500
+51.8%over 4 years
26 November 2013
£156,500
+10.6%over 7 years
10 March 2006
£141,500
+157.3%over 5 years
2 February 2001
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME1 3SB: £293,000 (2026–2025).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 53 Church Street, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3SB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Overview

About 53 Church Street

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

53 Church Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Burham, Rochester, Rochester (ME1 3SB). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

9 years since the last transfer (November 2017). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2001–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 9.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £286,000 is 20.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 43.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from May 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Church Street, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 53 Church Street, Burham, Rochester, ME1 3SB

1decisions3extensions3nearby

Jan 2001
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Formation of bathroom at first floor level and addition of two storey extension to rear
Council
Team 3
Reference
00/02867/FL
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PorchOct 2001Decision
ExtensionApr 2001Decision

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On the street

Versus other Church Street homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

53 Church Street outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,893

Street avg £3,636

On par

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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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

303/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Windmill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Burham Church of England Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Burham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary387m
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, EcclesPrimary1.3km
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary1.8km
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough LakesPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

The WindmillBus stop189m
Bell LaneBus stop483m
Burham HillBus stop624m
Court RoadBus stop832m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,391 reports38%
Anti-social Behaviour655 reports18%
Criminal Damage & Arson283 reports8%
Shoplifting283 reports8%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME1 3SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 53 Church Street is modelled from its 61 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME1 3SB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 53 Church Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 53 Church Street was lodged in May 2025 at band D and is valid until May 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 3 applications are matched to 53 Church Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 8 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME1 3SB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 53 Church Street is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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