What kind of home is 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ last sold for £285,995 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ have?

The current EPC rating for 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ use?

The latest EPC at 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ in?

14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ sits in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

Police records around 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ 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.

What schools are near 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

The closest primary school to 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough (978m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (1.1km).

What transport links are near 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

The closest bus stop to 14 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is Bell's Lane, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Briar Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9FQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Briar Lane

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

14 Briar Lane is a mid-terrace house in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9FQ). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 83% of similar EPCs). 10 years since the last transfer (March 2016). Today's modelled estimate of £363,000 is 26.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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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)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Briar Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9FQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Briar Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Current estimate

£363,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£285,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£285,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9FQ: £415,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME3 9FQ

On the street

Versus other Briar Lane homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 14 Briar Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,832

Street avg £3,284

Below

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 6 years

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.

£365k

1 Brookside, Hoo

ME3 9AR

3 bed1 bath

£356k

1 Aveling Close, Hoo

ME3 9BZ

£371k

1 Abbots Court Cottages, Stoke Road, Hoo

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£348k

1 Bredgar Terrace, Allhallows Road, Lower Stoke

ME3 9UA

4 bed

£337k

1 Blackman Close, Hoo

ME3 9LF

3 bed1 bath

£335k

1 Anchorage Close, Middle Stoke

ME3 9RL

4 bed

£400k

1 Baryntyne Crescent, Hoo

ME3 9GE

£404k

1 Armstrong Close, Hoo

ME3 9TZ

4 bed2 bath

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

Bell's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough. 6 schools nearby.

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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 9FQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 9FQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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