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8 Copperfield Crescent, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NJ

Solar panelsEV chargerNotable views1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Copperfield Crescent

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

8 Copperfield Crescent is a five-bedroom detached house in Higham, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The property has solar panels and an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £811,000 sits 76.3% above the 2011 sale of £460,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£269/sq ft) was about 28.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2013. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011).

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
  • EV chargerYes
  • 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.

8 Copperfield Crescent ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromE39toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
12%98%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Copperfield Crescent, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Copperfield Crescent has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Copperfield Crescent, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NJ

1decisions1extensions9documents2nearby
  1. Nov 2013
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection of first floor side extension to form a dressing room.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    20130916
    Full record in report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

8 Copperfield Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£811,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£460,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2011Most recent

    £460,000

    +23.7%over 8 years
  2. 9 October 2002

    £372,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7NJ: £600,000 (2022–2014).

On the street

Versus other Copperfield Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Copperfield Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,893

Street avg £3,101

On par

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 9.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Copperfield Crescent

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
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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Copperfield Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Leigh Academy Strood. 14 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 7NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 7NJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.4dB

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 8 Copperfield Crescent, Higham, Rochester, ME3 7NJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.