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3, Batchelor Drive, Wouldham

ME1 3FN

ROCHESTER

Current

B

85

Potential

A

95

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in ROCHESTER, ME1 3FN. The property offers 118mยฒ (1270 sq ft) of good-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (85/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (95/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ417, comprising ยฃ236 for heating, ยฃ101 for hot water, and ยฃ80 for lighting. The property produces 1.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is very low for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2019 for ยฃ369,995.

How Does 3, Batchelor Drive Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 85/100, this ROCHESTER property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of ยฃ417 are approximately ยฃ1383 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 118mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. CO2 emissions of 1.5 tonnes/year are less than half the UK household average, making this an environmentally friendly choice.

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 property85
Average60
+42% better
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vs ROCHESTER

This property85
Average63
+35% better
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vs ME1

This property85
Average63
+35% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 85/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ196/year less than the ROCHESTER average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

B(85 points)

Potential Rating

A(95 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 11 Jul 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

3, Batchelor Drive

Wouldham

ME1 3FN

ROCHESTER

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

118.0 mยฒ

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

85 / 100

Potential: 95

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

1.5 tonnes/year

13 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

74 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

11 Jul 2019

new dwelling

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ377 below the ROCHESTER average, offering good value. The ME1 postcode district contains over 12300 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ369,995

9 August 2019

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ236.0/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ101.0/yr

Save ยฃ46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ80.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.11 W/m-ร‚ยฆK

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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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

Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขME1 3GE

Last inspected: Apr 2023

โœ“Good

Halling Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขME2 1ER

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โœ“Good

Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขME6 5GR

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Snodland CofE Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.1 miles awayโ€ขME6 5HL

Last inspected: Oct 2022

โœ“Good

Burham Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.2 miles awayโ€ขME1 3SY

Last inspected: Dec 2018

โœ“Good

St Katherine's School & Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.3 miles awayโ€ขME6 5EJ
?Not yet rated

The Holmesdale School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1.4 miles awayโ€ขME6 5HS
?Not yet rated

St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles

Primary
๐Ÿ“1.6 miles awayโ€ขME20 7HS

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“Good

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

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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

Above Average124 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) has slightly above average crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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Anti-social behaviour

45 incidents (36%)

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violent crime

31 incidents (25%)

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Shoplifting

17 incidents (14%)

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Criminal damage

14 incidents (11%)

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Public order

7 incidents (6%)

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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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