What kind of home is Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB?

Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB is E with a score of 42 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB?

Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (344 sq ft). That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 1EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB use?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB?

Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB in?

Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

Is Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB in a safe area?

Police records around Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (383% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough (743m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (877m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 23 Union Street, ME14 1EB is Brenchley Gardens, 139m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone East Rail Station, 216m away.

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Flat 1, 23 Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

32 m²

344 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 42

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Maidstone (ME14 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 32 m² (around 344 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 32 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (32–47 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows an E (score 42), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2015. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 32 m² it's 25.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (43 m² median across 14 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

E42

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Aug 2015

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 23 Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

27 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.

Flat 1 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£129,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Union Street homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 1 is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

42 (E)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

32 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brenchley Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough. 27 schools 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 ME14 1EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 1EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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