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21 Fairview Drive, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BG

4 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
103 m²
1109 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 21 Fairview Drive

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

21 Fairview Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7BG). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £423,000 — fresh data. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 57.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageIntegral

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Aug 2010
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Fairview Drive, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Fairview Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

2 applications on record at 21 Fairview Drive, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BG

2decisions2extensions16documents2nearby
  1. Sept 2012
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of first floor side extension to form an enlarged bedroom and ensuite bathroom/wc.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    20120472
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 16 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

21 Fairview Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£423,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 April 2025Most recent

    £423,000

    +7.1%over 6 years

  2. 27 February 2019

    £395,000

    +64.6%over 8 years

  3. 21 January 2011

    £240,000

    +60.0%over 8 years

  4. 2 May 2002

    £149,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7BG: £435,000 (2026–2021).

On the street

Versus other Fairview Drive homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 21 Fairview Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,107

Street avg £3,606

Above

Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 94 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.0 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Fairview Drive

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£252k

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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

0.3 km

School Lane Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Higham Primary School. 6 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 7BG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7BG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7BG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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