What type of property is 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7HZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ located?

4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

Police records around 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ 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 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ is Higham Primary School (636m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, ME3 7HZ is Chequers Street, 36m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 290m away.

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4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7HZ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 4 Dorrit Cottages

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

4 Dorrit Cottages is a mid-terrace house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromC78toD68

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dorrit Cottages, Chequers Court, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Dorrit Cottages 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.

4 Dorrit Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£300,000

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 7HZ: £180,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME3 7HZ

On the street

Versus other Chequers Court homes

Three headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 4 Dorrit Cottages lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 77 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Chequers Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Higham Primary School. 3 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 7HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

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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