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5 Coombe Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9EL

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Coombe Road

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

5 Coombe Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9EL). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 93 m² it's 26.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 10 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2012–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £388,000 is 22% above the 2020 sale price. Sold October 2020 for £318,000.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Coombe Road

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
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)
Sept 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromD59toC71
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Coombe Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Coombe Road has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£388,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2020)

£318,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 October 2020Most recent

    £318,000

    +71.9%over 8 years

  2. 12 July 2012

    £185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9EL: £367,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Coombe Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 5 Coombe Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,419

Street avg £4,013

Below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Coombe 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£308k

1 Broad Street Cottages, Main Road, Hoo

ME3 9HG

2 bed1 bath
£254k

1 Bakehouse Cottage, High Street, Lower Stoke

ME3 9RD

2 bed1 bath
£253k

1 Avondale Place, High Street, Lower Stoke

ME3 9RH

2 bed
£239k

1 Belfry Drive, Hoo

ME3 9JG

2 bed2 bath
£223k

1 Branta Fields, Hoo

ME3 9BF

2 bed
£368k

1 Brookside, Hoo

ME3 9AR

3 bed1 bath
£340k

1 Blackman Close, Hoo

ME3 9LF

3 bed1 bath
£178k

1 Avery Court, Avery Way, Allhallows

ME3 9QL

2 bed
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

0.1 km

The Five Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough. 6 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 9EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 9EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 9EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Coombe Road, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.