What kind of home is 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 19% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE use?

The latest EPC at 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE 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 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE in?

19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

Police records around 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest primary school to 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is Higham Primary School (1.1km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest bus stop to 19 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is Forge Lane, 192m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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19 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 19 Dombey Close

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

19 Dombey Close is a semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 63 m² it's 18.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 24 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2022

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Aug 2022

EPC improved fromD66toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Dombey Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

19 Dombey Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7AE: £292,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in ME3 7AE

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.

19 Dombey Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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 bed1 bath

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1 Church Street, Cliffe

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2 bed

£293k

1 Church View, Buttway Lane, Cliffe

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1 Ann Villas, Thatchers Lane, Cliffe

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£337k

1 Brookers Place, Chequers Street, Higham

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£350k

1 Abbey Farm Cottages, Church Street, Higham

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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.

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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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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