What kind of home is 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG?

16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG?

16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG use?

The latest EPC at 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG?

16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG in?

16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district in Kent.

Is 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG?

The closest primary school to 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG is Higham Primary School (261m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG?

The closest bus stop to 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, ME3 7JG is Steadman Close, 102m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 184m away.

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

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 16 Alexander Cottages

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

16 Alexander Cottages is an end-of-terrace 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 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Jun 2022

EPC improved fromD65toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Alexander 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.

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

Current estimate

£287,000

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 7JG: £300,000 (2021–2007).

Nearby sales in ME3 7JG

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.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 118 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

163/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.

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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 7JG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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