What type of property is 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ last sold for £580,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £379,950 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and November 2023, 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ rose from £379,950 to £580,000, a change of £200,050. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

The current EPC rating for 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (1,744 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 56% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 8TZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ located?

6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ sits in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

Police records around 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ 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.

Which schools serve 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

The closest primary school to 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ is Cliffe Woods Primary School (707m), one of 7 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ?

The closest bus stop to 6 Bronte Close, ME3 8TZ is View Road, 118m away. The nearest rail option is Higham Rail Station, 2.2km away.

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6 Bronte Close, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8TZ

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

162 m²

1744 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Bronte Close

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

6 Bronte Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 8TZ). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 162 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (135 m² median across 7 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£333/sq ft) was about 34.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £580,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenWrap around
GarageYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC75toD66

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

3%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Bronte Close, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8TZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 6 Bronte Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 6 Bronte Close, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, ME3 8TZ

1 live now

0decisions10documents5nearby

Feb 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Oak tree - G1 - proposed work is to remove close to ground level and treat stumps to inhibit regrowth.
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
TPA/24/0360
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Tree WorksJan 2025Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 6 Bronte Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£613,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£580,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2023Most recent
£580,000
+52.7%over 16 years
5 July 2007
£379,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 8TZ: £315,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in ME3 8TZ

On the street

Versus other Bronte Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 6 Bronte Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,580

Street avg £3,004

Above

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

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4 bed2 bath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

View Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cliffe Woods Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 8TZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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