What type of property is 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE?

43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE is a semi-detached house.

When did 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE last change hands?

43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE last sold for £187,500 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE have?

The current EPC rating for 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE?

43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 8LE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE heated?

The latest EPC at 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE?

43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE is in council tax band C.

Where is 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE located?

43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE sits in Chattenden, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

Is 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE in a safe area?

Police records around 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE show an average of 163 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE?

The closest primary school to 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE is Chattenden Primary School (215m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE?

The closest bus stop to 43 Chattenden Lane, ME3 8LE is Kirby Road, 177m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43 Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8LE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 43 Chattenden Lane

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

43 Chattenden Lane is a semi-detached house in Chattenden, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8LE). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 sits 111.2% above the 2013 sale of £187,500. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Feb 2013

EPC improved fromD66toC70

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

85%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43 Chattenden Lane, Chattenden, Rochester, ME3 8LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43 Chattenden Lane 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.

43 Chattenden Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£187,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 August 2013Most recent
£187,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 8LE: £390,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME3 8LE

On the street

Versus other Chattenden Lane homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

43 Chattenden Lane is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,689

Street avg £2,215

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 5.0 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.

£400k

1 Coe S Green, Chattenden

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£389k

1 Broadwood Road, Chattenden

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3 bed1 bath

£405k

1 Chattenden Lane, Chattenden

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4 bed1 bath

£382k

1 Childs Farm Cottages, Main Road, Cooling

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£420k

1 Brookmead Road, Cliffe Woods

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4 bed

£432k

1 Choir Close, Wainscott

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4 bed3 bath

£436k

1 Ashcroft Road, Wainscott

ME3 8GS

3 bed

£350k

1 Battlesmere Road, Cliffe Woods

ME3 8TR

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

163/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kirby Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Chattenden Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 8LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.4dB

Low

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