What type of property is 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ sell for?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ last sold for £305,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (1,518 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 7QJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ have?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in September 2006. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ located?

1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ sits in Cliffe, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

Police records around 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ 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 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe (480m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Norwood Close, ME3 7QJ is Norwood Close, 84m away. In total there are 9 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Norwood Close, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7QJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

141 m²

1518 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Norwood Close

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

1 Norwood Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Cliffe, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 141 m² (around 1518 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

Today's modelled estimate of £538,000 sits 76.4% above the 2012 sale of £305,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£201/sq ft) was about 30.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jul 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%87%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Norwood Close, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Norwood Close, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7QJ

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Flagged:Retrospective

Sept 2006
Full
Outcome in report
Retrospective application for the construction of a garage to side
Retrospective
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
MC/06/1371
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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.

1 Norwood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£538,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£305,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 August 2012Most recent
£305,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 7QJ: £415,000 (2025–2011).

Nearby sales in ME3 7QJ

On the street

Versus other Norwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 1 Norwood Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,163

Street avg £2,746

Below

Floor Area

141 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.4 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Norwood Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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