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The Tavern, Chequers Street, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JB

5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
237 m²
2551 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Overview

About The Tavern

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

The Tavern is a detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7JB). It has a recorded floor area of 237 m² (around 2551 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 237 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

The Tavern's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Apr 2017

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
8.7 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromF34toC69
Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Apr 2017from Apr 2017
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation
Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Tavern, Chequers Street, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

5 applications on record at The Tavern, Chequers Street, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JB

5decisions1extensions106documents2nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Sept 2007
    Demolition And RebuildFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of old bakery to provide a beer garden incorporating a smoking shelter.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    20070664
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ApplicationDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

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  • The 106 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

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

Current estimate

£781,000

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 7JB: £357,500 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Chequers Street homes

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

Floor Area for The Tavern runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 53 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

237 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

8.7 t/year

Street avg 5.5 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about The Tavern

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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 7JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7JB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

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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