What kind of home is Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

The current EPC rating for Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD use?

The latest EPC at Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD in?

Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD sits in Cliffe, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

Police records around Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD 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 Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

The closest primary school to Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe (1.1km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD?

The closest bus stop to Stirling House, Rye Street, ME3 7UD is The Six Bells, 1.1km away. In total there are 6 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Stirling House, Rye Street, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7UD

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Stirling House

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

Stirling House is a detached house in Cliffe, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 7UD). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

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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.

Stirling House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromF30toE50

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

39%84%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Stirling House, Rye Street, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7UD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Stirling House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Stirling House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£780,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

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Comparables

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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

1.1 km

The Six Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

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

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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 7UD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 7UD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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