What type of property is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

The current EPC rating for 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft). That makes it about 44% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME9 8DR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR 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.

Where is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR located?

3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR sits in Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne. It falls within the ME9 postcode district in Kent.

Is 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

The closest primary school to 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR is Bredgar Church of England Primary School (268m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR?

The closest bus stop to 3 Bush Close, ME9 8DR is Pond, 181m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Bush Close, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DR

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 3 Bush Close

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

3 Bush Close is an end-of-terrace house in Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne (ME9 8DR). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

At 50 m² it sits well below the postcode median (90 m² across 7 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Mar 2021

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD65

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Mar 2021from Mar 2020

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bush Close, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Bush Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

23applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£211,000

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 ME9 8DR: £340,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in ME9 8DR

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On the street

Versus other Bush Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bush Close is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

Comparables

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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 Sittingbourne district page.

Full Sittingbourne report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pond — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bredgar Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME9 8DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME9 8DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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