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257, Rochester Road, Burham

ME1 3RT

ROCHESTER

Current

D

67

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in ROCHESTER, ME1 3RT. The property offers 115mยฒ (1238 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (67/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs ยฃ8,000-ยฃ14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ907, comprising ยฃ712 for heating, ยฃ113 for hot water, and ยฃ82 for lighting. The property produces 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2020 for ยฃ350,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 257, Rochester Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 67/100, this ROCHESTER property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of ยฃ907 are approximately ยฃ893 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 115mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 4.1 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the ME1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property67
Average60
+12% better
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vs ROCHESTER

This property67
Average63
+6% better
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vs ME1

This property67
Average63
+6% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 67/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ294/year more than the ROCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(67 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 23 May 2020

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Property Information

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Full Address

257, Rochester Road

Burham

ME1 3RT

ROCHESTER

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

115.0 mยฒ

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

67 / 100

Potential: 84

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

4.1 tonnes/year

36 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

202 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

23 May 2020

ECO assessment

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About ROCHESTER

ROCHESTER is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in ROCHESTER have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). The ME1 postcode district contains over 12300 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the ROCHESTER area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ350,000

16 November 2020

Type: Terraced

โ†—+ยฃ53,000(+17.8%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ297,000

30 November 2018

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 17.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ712.0/yr

Save ยฃ213/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ113.0/yr

Save ยฃ36/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ82.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, insulated

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Burham Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขME1 3SY

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขME20 7HS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขME1 3GE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.6 miles awayโ€ขME6 5GR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Halling Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.6 miles awayโ€ขME2 1ER

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Tunbury Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขME5 9HY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Horsted Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.8 miles awayโ€ขME5 9TF

Last inspected: Oct 2023

โœ“Good

The Holmesdale School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.9 miles awayโ€ขME6 5HS
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About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

โšก Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Very Low Crime15 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

3 incidents (20%)

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Criminal damage

3 incidents (20%)

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Theft

3 incidents (20%)

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violent crime

3 incidents (20%)

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Burglary

1 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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