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13 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 13 Dombey Close

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

13 Dombey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (76 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £439,000 sits 74.2% above the 2015 sale of £252,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 25.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (August 2015).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
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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)
Jul 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Apr 2015
Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

13 Dombey Close has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

4 applications on record at 13 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

4decisions4extensions34documents2nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Apr 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    ***REVISED***Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension.

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    20170213
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. PorchDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • The 34 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.

13 Dombey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£252,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2015Most recent

    £252,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7AE: £292,000 (2025–2013).

On the street

Versus other Dombey Close homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 13 Dombey Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,495

Street avg £2,520

On par

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 13 Dombey Close

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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
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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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Forge Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Higham Primary School. 10 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 ME3 7AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7AE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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