What kind of home is 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED?

57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED have?

The current EPC rating for 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED?

57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). That makes it about 15% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 1ED. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED use?

The latest EPC at 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED in?

57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

Is 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED in a safe area?

Police records around 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED 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 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED?

The closest primary school to 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough (627m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (849m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, ME14 1ED is Brenchley Gardens, 255m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone East Rail Station, 306m away.

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57a, Flat 3, Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ED

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 57a

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

57a is a mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 49 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across 57a (39–49 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 49 m² it's 21% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 24 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode.

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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.

57a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE40toC69

Hot Water

PoorVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-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 57a, Flat 3, Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

57a 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.

57a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£158,000

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 ME14 1ED: £220,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME14 1ED

On the street

Versus other Union Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 57a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 61 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Brenchley Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 1ED from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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