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

EPC B
Property type
Detached
Floor area
336 m²
3617 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 84
Council tax
Band C
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Overview

About 3 Alexander Cottages

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

3 Alexander Cottages is a detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7JG). It has a recorded floor area of 336 m² (around 3617 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) returns a B (score 84), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 336 m² the property is well over the postcode median (50 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs).

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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.

3 Alexander Cottages's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
B84
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.9 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromC72toB84
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²

Because the property is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Alexander Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,136,000

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

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

3 Alexander Cottages outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

84 (B)

Street avg 72 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

336 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.9 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Alexander Cottages

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£1.1m

1 Bluegates Place, Cliffe

ME3 7ET

£1.1m

1 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham

ME3 7JG

£729k

1 Copperfield Crescent, Higham

ME3 7NJ

4 bed
£699k

1 Cherry Garden Cottages, Lower Rochester Road, Higham

ME3 7HB

£671k

1 Copperfield Mews, Norah Lane, Higham

ME3 7EW

£650k

1 Carton Road, Higham

ME3 7EB

£610k

1 Chalk Road, Higham

ME3 7JX

5 bed
£559k

1 Berry Wood Close, Cliffe Woods

ME3 7TB

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.

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 3 Alexander Cottages, School Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.