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20 Cooling Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SA

Notable viewsExtendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
206 m²
2217 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Cooling Road

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

20 Cooling Road is a four-bedroom detached house in High Halstow, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8SA). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Today's modelled estimate of £825,000 sits 100% above the 2012 sale of £412,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 19.8% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, partial demolition and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 206 m² it's 28.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (160 m² median across 20 EPCs). Last sold in August 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
Before you decide

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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.

20 Cooling Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF24toE53
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Jan 2024from Jun 2011
EPC improved fromE53toD57
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
19%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cooling Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 20 Cooling Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SA

2decisions2extensions17documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Oct 2013
    Garage ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    An application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the partial conversion of existing integral garage to living accommodation

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    MC/13/2108
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 17 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.

20 Cooling Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£825,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£412,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 August 2012Most recent

    £412,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 8SA: £850,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Cooling Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 20 Cooling Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,002

Street avg £3,594

Strongly below

Floor Area

206 m²

Street avg 166 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

8.1 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Cooling Road

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.

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

0.3 km

Hill Farm Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leigh Academy High Halstow. 4 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 8SA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 8SA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8SA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Cooling Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.