What kind of home is 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

The current EPC rating for 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF use?

The latest EPC at 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF in?

25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF sits in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

Police records around 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF 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.

What schools are near 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

The closest primary school to 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF is Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough (854m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (918m).

What is the nearest station to 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF?

The closest bus stop to 25 Blackman Close, ME3 9LF is Fourwents Road, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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25 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 25 Blackman Close

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

25 Blackman Close is a semi-detached house in Hoo, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9LF). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. At 47 m² this is the 5th smallest of 32 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–92 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 32 units on file.

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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.

25 Blackman Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2021from May 2009

EPC improved fromE44toC76

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Blackman Close, Hoo, Rochester, ME3 9LF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Blackman Close 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.

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

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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).

Nearby sales in ME3 9LF

On the street

Versus other Blackman Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 46 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

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.

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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

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.

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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· 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

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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