What kind of home is 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB sell for?

24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB last sold for £255,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £122,500 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and December 2023, 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB rose from £122,500 to £255,000, a change of £132,500. That works out to roughly +4.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

The current EPC rating for 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in February 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft), around 45 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB use?

The latest EPC at 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB in?

24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB sits in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

Police records around 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB 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 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

The closest primary school to 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB is Cliffe Woods Primary School (597m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB?

The closest bus stop to 24 Dorchester Close, ME3 8JB is Tennyson Avenue, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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24 Dorchester Close, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8JB

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 24 Dorchester Close

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

24 Dorchester Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8JB). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£526/sq ft) was about 165.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £255,000.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

24 Dorchester Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2011from Feb 2010

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%20%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Sept 2023from May 2011

EPC improved fromF36toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Dorchester Close, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Dorchester Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 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.

Latest sale on 24 Dorchester Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2023Most recent
£255,000
+108.2%over 17 years
14 September 2006
£122,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 8JB: £180,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in ME3 8JB

On the street

Versus other Dorchester Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Dorchester Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,667

Street avg £2,834

Strongly above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Tennyson Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cliffe Woods Primary School. 4 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 8JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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