What kind of home is 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE sell for?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE last sold for £525,000 in December 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £172,500 in September 2012, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2012 and December 2022, 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE rose from £172,500 to £525,000, a change of £352,500. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (1,302 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 44% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 2JE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE use?

The latest EPC at 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE have?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE has 2 approved extension applications on file including part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE in?

4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE sits in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

Police records around 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE show an average of 236 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

The closest primary school to 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE is Sandling Primary School (152m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (1.8km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Downs Close, ME14 2JE is The Hedges, 292m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Downs Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JE

2 planning records

Estimated value

£500,000

Since the 2022 sale (£525,000)-5%
Against ME14 2JE's recent median (£340,000)+47%

Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

121 m²

1302 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£500,000

Against its 2022 sale (£525,000)-5%
Against ME14 2JE's recent median (£340,000)+47%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 Downs Close is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
121 m² from the EPC lodged in May 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in ME14 2JE
5 sales, median £340,000 (2025–2014)

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Planning	1 of 2 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 4 Downs Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

1 December 2022Most recent
£525,000
+204.3%over 10 years
6 September 2012
£172,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 2JE: £340,000 (2025–2014).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

2 potential issues have already been flagged for 4 Downs Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
Larger development activity nearbyIn report
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About 4 Downs Close

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

4 Downs Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 2JE). It has a recorded floor area of 121 m² (around 1302 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a basement and a loft. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 121 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 7 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£403/sq ft) was about 56.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £525,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
LoftYes
BasementYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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)

May 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 May 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2022from Oct 2011

EPC improved fromE45toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Downs Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Downs Close, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JE

2decisions2extensions25documents7nearby

Aug 2015
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of loft space, converting hipped roof into gable end, two pitched roof dormers to front and flat roof dormer to rear and ground floor rear extension.
Extension
Documents
17 docs on file
Reference
15/505481/FULL
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ExtensionApr 2021Decision

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On the street

Versus other Downs Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Downs Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,339

Street avg £3,179

Strongly above

Floor Area

121 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

236/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Hedges — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sandling Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Sandling Primary SchoolPrimary152m
St Paul's Infant SchoolPrimary810m
North Borough Junior SchoolPrimary897m
Maidstone Grammar School for GirlsSecondary1.8km

Nearest stops

The HedgesBus stop292m
Woodlands WayBus stop380m
ShopsBus stop562m
ShopsBus stop609m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,398 reports37%
Anti-social Behaviour624 reports17%
Shoplifting374 reports10%
Criminal Damage & Arson278 reports7%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 2JE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 2JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 4 Downs Close is modelled from its 121 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 2JE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4 Downs Close. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 Downs Close was lodged in May 2022 at band C and is valid until May 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 4 Downs Close. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 17 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME14 2JE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 4 Downs Close is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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Level 3 Building Survey

1 Boxley Gardens, Boxley Road, Penenden Heath

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1 Clewson Rise, Penenden Heath

1 Downs Road, Penenden Heath

1 Chillington Street

1 Chattenden Court, Penenden Heath

1 Arundel Street

1 Cross Street

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