What kind of home is 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU sell for?

38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU last sold for £270,000 in August 2025. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £44,850 in October 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU changed over time?

Across 6 sales between October 1996 and August 2025, 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU rose from £44,850 to £270,000, a change of £225,150. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The current EPC rating for 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU use?

The latest EPC at 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

38 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 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU in?

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

Is 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU in a safe area?

Police records around 38 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 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The closest primary school to 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU is Leigh Academy Peninsula East (350m).

What is the nearest station to 38 Heron Way, ME3 9SU?

The closest bus stop to 38 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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38 Heron Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SU

6 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Heron Way

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

38 Heron Way is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Lower Stoke, Rochester, Rochester (ME3 9SU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

A recent sale: £270,000 in August 2025. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 117.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Summer houseYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD57

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD57toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Heron Way, Lower Stoke, Rochester, ME3 9SU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 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.

Price for 38 Heron Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£285,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£270,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

7 August 2025Most recent
£270,000
+20.0%over 4 years
4 November 2020
£225,000
+68.5%over 9 years
22 February 2011
£133,500
+26.5%over 8 years
17 February 2003
£105,500
+39.7%over 1 year
9 November 2001
£75,500
+68.3%over 5 years
17 October 1996
£44,850

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME3 9SU: £290,000 (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, 38 Heron Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,103

Street avg £2,330

Strongly above

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 91 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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1 Brookside, Hoo

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Broad Street Cottages, Main Road, Hoo

ME3 9HG

2 bed1 bath

£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

£328k

1 Anchorage Close, Middle Stoke

ME3 9RL

4 bed

£239k

1 Belfry Drive, Hoo

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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.

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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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