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Gatehouse, Wybournes Lane, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SD

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
G
Score 18
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Gatehouse

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

Gatehouse is a detached house in High Halstow, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8SD). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a G (score 18), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it F (May 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to E (score 45), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Today's modelled estimate of £486,000 sits 55.5% above the 2016 sale of £312,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in September 2016.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
G18
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from May 2016
EPC improved fromF25toG18
Heating System
Gas BoilerUnderfloor

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
12%95%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC GExtended 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 Gatehouse, Wybournes Lane, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SD, 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 Gatehouse, Wybournes Lane, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 8SD

2decisions2extensions20documents5nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Feb 2017
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property

    Construction of a single storey extension to both sides; single storey extension to rear together with a single storey detached garage to side - removal of existing garage and outbuildings

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    MC/16/5048
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. DemolitionDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 20 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.
Current estimate

£486,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£312,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 September 2016Most recent

    £312,500

Median price across the last 2 sales in ME3 8SD: £304,750 (2025–2024).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Gatehouse

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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
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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

0.8 km

Hill Farm Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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 8SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 8SD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

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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