What type of property is 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE?

8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE have?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE?

8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE heated?

The latest EPC at 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE?

8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE located?

8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district in Kent.

Is 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE?

The closest primary school to 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE is Higham Primary School (1.0km), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Briar Dale, ME3 7EE is Hollytree Drive, 239m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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8a, Briar Dale, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7EE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7EE). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromC72toD61

Windows

Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Low Energy Lighting

0%22%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Briar Dale, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7EE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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.

8a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£507,000

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 7EE: £300,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in ME3 7EE

On the street

Versus other Briar Dale homes

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

On epc rating, 8a runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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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.

Full Rochester report

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

Hollytree Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Higham Primary School. 5 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 7EE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7EE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

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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