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3 Bull Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7LT

Notable views3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 3 Bull Lane

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

3 Bull Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7LT). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in January 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views.

At 56 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 26.3% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£344/sq ft) was about 59.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in June 2015.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemLpg
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromF31toE46
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-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.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bull Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7LT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a part-single-part-two-storey rear extension application was refused at 3 Bull Lane in 2022.

2 applications on record at 3 Bull Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7LT

2decisions2extensions24documents2nearby
  1. Apr 2022
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property

    Erection of a part two storey part single story rear extension.

    Documents
    11 docs on file
    Reference
    20220099
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 24 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£207,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 June 2015Most recent

    £207,500

    +25.8%over 9 years
  2. 27 September 2005

    £165,000

    +106.4%over 5 years
  3. 21 January 2000

    £79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7LT: £233,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Bull Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bull Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,705

Street avg £2,668

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bull Lane

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
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.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Chequers Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 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 7LT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7LT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7LT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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 Bull Lane, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7LT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.