Merston Court, Flat 4, Hermitage Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7DE
About Merston Court
Merston Court is a mid-terrace house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7DE). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Merston Court (36–50 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 36 m² it's 16.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (43 m² median across 10 EPCs).
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Energy performance
Merston Court's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Merston Court 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.
Sales history & valuation
Merston Court has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£133,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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.
Versus other Hermitage Road homes
On epc rating, Merston Court stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
70 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 43 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
School Lane Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Higham Primary School. 12 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
48.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB