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14 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
50 m²
538 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 14 Alexander Cottages

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

14 Alexander Cottages is a semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7JG). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jan 2019
EPC improved fromD65toC72
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Alexander Cottages has no planning applications on record.

2

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.

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

Current estimate

£303,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 7JG: £300,000 (2021–2007).

On the street

Versus other School Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 14 Alexander Cottages stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

Above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 14 Alexander Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£297k

1 Ann Villas, Thatchers Lane, Cliffe

ME3 7RF

£293k

1 Church View, Buttway Lane, Cliffe

ME3 7QW

£275k

1 Church Street, Cliffe

ME3 7PJ

2 bed
£337k

1 Brookers Place, Chequers Street, Higham

ME3 7JB

£350k

1 Abbey Farm Cottages, Church Street, Higham

ME3 7LS

£257k

1 Church Cottages, Church Street, Higham

ME3 7LR

1 bed1 bath
£359k

1 Beech Grove, Higham

ME3 7BB

£253k

1 Cooling Road, Cliffe

ME3 7RY

2 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Steadman Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Higham Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7JG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 14 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.