What type of property is 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS last change hands?

5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS last sold for £350,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and June 2021, 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS rose from £180,000 to £350,000, a change of £170,000. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (1,367 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 2DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS located?

5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS sits in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

Police records around 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS 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.

Which schools serve 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

The closest primary school to 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS is Sandling Primary School (336m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (1.8km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS?

The closest bus stop to 5 Neville Close, ME14 2DS is Shops, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Neville Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2DS

Solar panels

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

127 m²

1367 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Neville Close

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

5 Neville Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 2DS). It has a recorded floor area of 127 m² (around 1367 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 70). Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Across 2013–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £409,000 is 16.9% above the 2021 sale price. Sold June 2021 for £350,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Solar panelsYes

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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 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC70

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

64%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Neville Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Neville Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

7 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£409,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£350,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

29 June 2021Most recent
£350,000
+94.4%over 7 years
19 September 2013
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 2DS: £355,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in ME14 2DS

On the street

Versus other Neville Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Neville Close outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,756

Street avg £2,883

On par

Floor Area

127 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

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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.

£605k

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3 bed

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1 Clewson Rise, Penenden Heath

ME14 2DR

3 bed1 bath

£623k

1 Downs Road, Penenden Heath

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5 bed2 bath

£280k

1 Chillington Street

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2 bed

£262k

1 Arundel Street

ME14 2RS

2 bed

£252k

1 Cross Street

ME14 2SL

2 bed1 bath

£238k

1 Albert Street

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2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Maidstone report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sandling Primary School. 15 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 2DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 2DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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