What type of property is 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH sell for?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH last sold for £785,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (1,981 sq ft), around 46 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7NH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH has council approval for rear extension granted in March 2024 under ref. 20240111. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH located?

5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH sits in Higham, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Police records around 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

The closest primary school to 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH is Higham Primary School (959m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Strood (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

The closest bus stop to 5 Elm Close, ME3 7NH is Gardeners Arms, 241m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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5 Elm Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NH

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

184 m²

1981 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Elm Close

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

5 Elm Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7NH). It has a recorded floor area of 184 m² (around 1981 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 65).

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £785,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenSide and rear

Building

Heating systemElectric

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Energy

Energy performance

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5 Elm Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Elm Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 5 Elm Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NH

2decisions2extensions20documents2nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Mar 2024
Loft ConversionOutline
Outcome in report
Application for a Proposed Lawful Development Certificate in respect of the installation of a loft conversion with 6 roof lights.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
20240110
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DemolitionMar 2024Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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5 Elm Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£819,000

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Last sold (2023)

£785,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 November 2023Most recent
£785,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7NH: £550,000 (2023–2007).

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Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Gardeners Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Higham Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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