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23 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 23 Blackman Close

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

23 Blackman Close is a semi-detached house in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

At 85 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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)
Mar 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD67toC75
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Blackman Close 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.

23 Blackman Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9LF: £262,000 (2023–2017).

On the street

Versus other Blackman Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 23 Blackman Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

75 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 86 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Blackman Close

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.
£295k

1 Burneys Farm Cottages, Cuckolds Green Road, Lower Stoke

ME3 9QU

£308k

1 Broad Street Cottages, Main Road, Hoo

ME3 9HG

2 bed1 bath
£311k

1 Beatty Cottages, Stoke Road, Allhallows

ME3 9PE

3 bed1 bath
£263k

1 Avery Close, Allhallows

ME3 9QG

£328k

1 Anchorage Close, Middle Stoke

ME3 9RL

4 bed
£328k

1 Berberis Gardens, Hoo

ME3 9GB

£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
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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fourwents Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 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 9LF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME3 9LF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 9LF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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 23 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.