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3 Haselden Cottages, Chalk Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JY

Property type
End terrace
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
F
Score 29
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Haselden Cottages

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

3 Haselden Cottages is an end-of-terrace house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7JY). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows an F (score 29), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at F across 3 certificates since April 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2018–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £346,000 is 28.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£330/sq ft) was about 26.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2024 for £270,000.

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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 Haselden Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
F29
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
9.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromF30toG12
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
45%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2024from Jul 2013
EPC improved fromG12toF29
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
0%54%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC FPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Haselden Cottages, Chalk Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Haselden 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.

3 Haselden Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£346,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 26 September 2024Most recent

    £270,000

    +22.7%over 6 years

  2. 19 August 2018

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7JY: £235,000 (2024–2005).

On the street

Versus other Chalk Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Haselden Cottages is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,553

Street avg £3,729

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

9.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Haselden 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.
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ME3 7JB

£359k

1 Beech Grove, Higham

ME3 7BB

£365k

1 Chancery Road, Cliffe

ME3 7TL

4 bed1 bath
£389k

1 Church Close, Cliffe

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£297k

1 Ann Villas, Thatchers Lane, Cliffe

ME3 7RF

£293k

1 Church View, Buttway Lane, Cliffe

ME3 7QW

£435k

1 Cliffe Court, Church Street, Cliffe

ME3 7QB

3 bed
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

0.3 km

Chequers Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 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 7JY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7JY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7JY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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 Haselden Cottages, Chalk Road, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7JY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.