What kind of home is Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH last sold for £1,050,000 in August 2017, around 9 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

The current EPC rating for Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,715 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH use?

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

Has Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH had any planning applications?

Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH has 7 approved extension applications on file including front extension and single-storey front extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Long Reach, 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.

Which area is Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH in?

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

How safe is the area around Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

Police records around Long Reach, 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.

What schools are near Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

The closest primary school to Long Reach, 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 transport links are near Long Reach, Elm Close, ME3 7NH?

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

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Long Reach, Elm Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NH

9 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

159 m²

1715 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Long Reach

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

Long Reach is a detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7NH). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1715 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2010) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from December 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

9 planning records sit against the property, 8 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, new windows and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in August 2017. Today's modelled estimate of £1,295,000 is 23.3% above the 2017 sale price.

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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.

Long Reach's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Dec 2020

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2010

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Mar 2010

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

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Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

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

Long Reach has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

9 applications on record at Long Reach, Elm Close, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NH

9decisions8extensions78documents2nearby

Dec 2006
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of single storey rear extension to form enlarged kitchen, dining room and utility room.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
20060913
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionMar 2021Decision
PorchJan 2015Decision

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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.

Latest sale on Long Reach was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£1,295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2017)

£1,050,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

24 August 2017Most recent
£1,050,000

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

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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.

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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

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 7NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

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