What type of property is 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ sell for?

2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ last sold for £249,995 in June 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 9FQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

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

Where is 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ located?

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

How safe is the area around 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

Police records around 2 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.

Which schools serve 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

The closest primary school to 2 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).

How well connected is 2 Briar Lane, ME3 9FQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Briar Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9FQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Briar Lane

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

2 Briar Lane is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9FQ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2016); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). 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). Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 is 43.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Briar Lane, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9FQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Briar Lane has no planning applications on record.

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.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£249,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 June 2016Most recent
£249,995

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 2 Briar Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,747

Street avg £3,291

Below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 7 years

On par

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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

£337k

1 Blackman Close, Hoo

ME3 9LF

3 bed1 bath

£307k

1 Beatty Cottages, Stoke Road, Allhallows

ME3 9PE

3 bed1 bath

£348k

1 Bredgar Terrace, Allhallows Road, Lower Stoke

ME3 9UA

4 bed

£335k

1 Anchorage Close, Middle Stoke

ME3 9RL

4 bed

£404k

1 Armstrong Close, Hoo

ME3 9TZ

4 bed2 bath

£299k

1 Broad Street Cottages, Main Road, Hoo

ME3 9HG

2 bed1 bath

£245k

1 Belfry Drive, Hoo

ME3 9JG

2 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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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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FAQ

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