What type of property is 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER last change hands?

3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER last sold for £575,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and June 2024, 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER rose from £140,000 to £575,000, a change of £435,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (1,389 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 2ER. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER is in council tax band D.

Where is 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER located?

3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER sits in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

Is 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER 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 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

The closest primary school to 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER is St Paul's Infant School (332m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (1.4km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER?

The closest bus stop to 3 Northdown Close, ME14 2ER is Heathfield Road, 159m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone East Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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3 Northdown Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2ER

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

129 m²

1389 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Northdown Close

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

3 Northdown Close is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 2ER). It has a recorded floor area of 129 m² (around 1389 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 70). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 129 m² it's 26.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (102 m² median across 23 EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£414/sq ft) was about 40.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £575,000.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Summer houseYes
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.

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Northdown Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Northdown Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

3 Northdown Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£608,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£575,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 June 2024Most recent
£575,000
+310.7%over 25 years
15 October 1998
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 2ER: £540,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME14 2ER

On the street

Versus other Northdown Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Northdown Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,457

Street avg £3,589

Above

Floor Area

129 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 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.

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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 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

Heathfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Paul's Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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