What type of property is 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ last change hands?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ last sold for £350,000 in May 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £105,000 in April 2000, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

Across 2 sales between April 2000 and May 2018, 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ rose from £105,000 to £350,000, a change of £245,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

The current EPC rating for 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ has council approval for single-storey extension granted in November 2018 under ref. 20171035. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ located?

14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

Police records around 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ 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 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ is Higham Primary School (636m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.5km).

What is the nearest station to 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Highwood Close, ME3 7BQ is School Lane Shops, 243m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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14 Highwood Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BQ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Highwood Close

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

14 Highwood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £431,000 is 23.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 46.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromD61toC79

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Highwood Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 14 Highwood Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7BQ

1decisions1extensions15documents2nearby

Nov 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey
**AMENDED APPLICATION**Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension over existing garage.
Documents
15 docs on file
Reference
20171035
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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.

14 Highwood Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£431,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£350,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

24 May 2018Most recent
£350,000
+233.3%over 18 years
27 April 2000
£105,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7BQ: £325,000 (2025–2010).

Nearby sales in ME3 7BQ

On the street

Versus other Highwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Highwood Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,097

Street avg £2,916

On par

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 100 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

School Lane Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Higham Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 7BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

75 dB

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