What kind of home is 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS last change hands?

4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS last sold for £197,500 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £87,500 in November 2011, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2011 and September 2019, 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS rose from £87,500 to £197,500, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +11% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

The current EPC rating for 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 0DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS use?

The latest EPC at 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS in?

4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS sits in Isle Of Grain, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

Is 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

The closest primary school to 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS is St James Church of England Primary Academy (536m).

What is the nearest station to 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS?

The closest bus stop to 4 Coastguard Cottages, ME3 0DS is Lapwing Road, 68m away. In total there are 5 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Coastguard Cottages, Isle Of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0DS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Coastguard Cottages

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

4 Coastguard Cottages is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Isle Of Grain, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 0DS). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 11% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 24.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 49% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £197,500 in September 2019.

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

4 Coastguard Cottages ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2011from Sept 2010

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Apr 2026from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromE45toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

38%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Coastguard Cottages, Isle Of Grain, Rochester, ME3 0DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Coastguard Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 4 Coastguard Cottages was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£197,500

Growth on file: 11.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

19 September 2019Most recent
£197,500
+125.7%over 7 years
25 November 2011
£87,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 0DS: £127,500 (2012–2007).

Nearby sales in ME3 0DS

On the street

Versus other Coastguard Cottages homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 4 Coastguard Cottages stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,469

Street avg £1,583

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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1 Medway View, Chapel Road, Isle Of Grain

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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

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lapwing Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St James Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 0DS 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 ME3 0DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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