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3 Downs Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JL

Notable views
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
113 m²
1216 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Downs Road

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

3 Downs Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 2JL). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 1997–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £446,000 sits 78.4% above the 2011 sale of £249,995. 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011).

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

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 4)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2013from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromE53toD59
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%17%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2015from Dec 2013
EPC improved fromD59toF35
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
17%53%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Feb 2015
EPC improved fromF35toD58
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
53%93%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Downs Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Downs Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£446,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 14 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2011)

£249,995

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 September 2011Most recent

    £249,995

    +170.3%over 13 years

  2. 24 November 1997

    £92,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 2JL: £480,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Downs Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Downs Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,212

Street avg £2,948

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 124 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Downs Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£605k

1 Boxley Gardens, Boxley Road, Penenden Heath

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4 bed
£397k

1 Bannister Road, Penenden Heath

ME14 2JY

3 bed
£392k

1 Clewson Rise, Penenden Heath

ME14 2DR

3 bed1 bath
£623k

1 Downs Road, Penenden Heath

ME14 2JL

5 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Chillington Street

ME14 2RT

2 bed
£443k

1 Castle View

ME14 2BY

£262k

1 Arundel Street

ME14 2RS

2 bed
£252k

1 Cross Street

ME14 2SL

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

0.1 km

The Hedges — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Sandling Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME14 2JL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 2JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Downs Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.