What type of property is 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

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

What energy rating does 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

21 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.

Where is 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE located?

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

What is crime like near 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

Police records around 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE 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.

Which schools serve 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest primary school to 21 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).

How well connected is 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest bus stop to 21 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is Forge Lane, 192m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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21 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 21 Dombey Close

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

21 Dombey Close is a semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2018

EPC improved fromE52toD56

Roof

Very PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 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.

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

Current estimate

£295,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Dombey Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

56 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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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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

163/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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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· 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

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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Common questions

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