What energy rating does 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL?

1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (388 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 2SL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL?

1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL located?

1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district.

Is 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL?

The closest primary school to 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL is North Borough Junior School (264m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (914m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Cross Street, ME14 2SL is The Dog and Gun, 144m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone East Rail Station, 552m away.

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1a, Cross Street, Maidstone, ME14 2SL

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

36 m²

388 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 2SL). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–113 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 22 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (62 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Jul 2016

EPC improved fromE47toD65

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Cross Street, Maidstone, ME14 2SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£144,000

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 2SL: £247,000 (2026–2023).

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

236/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Dog and Gun — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

North Borough Junior School. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 2SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

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