What type of property is 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED last change hands?

47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED last sold for £243,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in July 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2013 and September 2024, 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED rose from £125,000 to £243,000, a change of £118,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

The current EPC rating for 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED heated?

The latest EPC at 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED is in council tax band C.

Where is 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED located?

47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED sits in Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Sheerness. It falls within the ME12 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

Police records around 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

The closest primary school to 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED is Queenborough School and Nursery (859m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Leigh Academy Minster (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED?

The closest bus stop to 47 Ashley Close, ME12 3ED is Holm Place, 204m away. The nearest rail option is Queenborough Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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47 Ashley Close, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3ED

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 47 Ashley Close

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

47 Ashley Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Minster On Sea, Sheerness, Sheerness (ME12 3ED). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in April 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £269,000 is 10.7% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 68.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2024 at £243,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Apr 2013

EPC improved fromD62toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 47 Ashley Close, Minster On Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

47 Ashley Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

18applications 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.

47 Ashley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£269,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£243,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2024Most recent
£243,000
+94.4%over 11 years
11 July 2013
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME12 3ED: £270,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME12 3ED

On the street

Versus other Ashley Close homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 47 Ashley Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,919

Street avg £3,241

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 63 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly 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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sheerness district page.

Full Sheerness report

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Holm Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Queenborough School and Nursery. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME12 3ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME12 3ED

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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FAQ

Common questions

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