What kind of home is 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE sell for?

28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE last sold for £385,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £140,000 in October 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 2012 and June 2025, 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE rose from £140,000 to £385,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +8.4% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The current EPC rating for 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE use?

The latest EPC at 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE had any planning applications?

28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE has council approval for part-single-part-two-storey rear extension granted in July 2016 under ref. 20160426. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE 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 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE in?

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

Is 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE in a safe area?

Police records around 28 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.

What schools are near 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest primary school to 28 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 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE?

The closest bus stop to 28 Dombey Close, ME3 7AE is Forge Lane, 192m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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28 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 28 Dombey Close

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

28 Dombey Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7AE). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold June 2025 for £385,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2016. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£459/sq ft) was about 161.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Dec 2014

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%63%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension at 28 Dombey Close.

1 application on record at 28 Dombey Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7AE

1decisions1extensions13documents2nearby

Jul 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension to form a kitchen, dining area and relocated third bedroom.
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
20160426
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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 28 Dombey Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£362,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.4% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£385,000

Growth on file: 8.4% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

3 June 2025Most recent
£385,000
+28.3%over 5 years
22 August 2019
£300,000
+81.8%over 5 years
18 December 2013
£165,000
+17.9%over 1 year
30 October 2012
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7AE: £252,000 (2019–2012).

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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.

On price per m², 28 Dombey Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,936

Street avg £2,248

Strongly above

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 84 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Area

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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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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

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