What kind of home is 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU last change hands?

18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU last sold for £145,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £59,995 in February 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU changed over time?

Across 4 sales between February 2000 and August 2012, 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU rose from £59,995 to £145,000, a change of £85,005. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The current EPC rating for 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME3 9SU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU use?

The latest EPC at 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU in?

18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU sits in Lower Stoke, Rochester, Rochester. It falls within the ME3 postcode district.

What is crime like near 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

Police records around 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU 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 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The closest primary school to 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is Leigh Academy Peninsula East (350m).

What transport links are near 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The closest bus stop to 18 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is The Nags Head, 113m away. In total there are 13 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Heron Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SU

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Heron Way

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

18 Heron Way is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lower Stoke, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9SU). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 78.6% above the 2012 sale of £145,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in August 2012. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2012

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD68

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Heron Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Heron Way 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£145,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2012Most recent
£145,000
+13.3%over 2 years
1 July 2010
£128,000
+10.3%over 7 years
20 December 2002
£115,995
+93.3%over 2 years
24 February 2000
£59,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9SU: £272,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME3 9SU

On the street

Versus other Heron Way homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 18 Heron Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,559

Street avg £2,400

Strongly below

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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.

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2 bed2 bath

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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.

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 Nags Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Leigh Academy Peninsula East. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME3 9SU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME3 9SU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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