What kind of home is 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG last sold for £67,000 in August 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £32,000 in December 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

The current EPC rating for 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG use?

The latest EPC at 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG in?

42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

Police records around 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG 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.

What schools are near 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

The closest primary school to 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG is North Borough Junior School (512m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (952m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG?

The closest bus stop to 42 Bluett Street, ME14 2UG is Esso Garage, 137m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone East Rail Station, 484m away.

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42 Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Bluett Street

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

42 Bluett Street is a semi-detached house in Maidstone (ME14 2UG). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

It hasn't traded since August 2001, a hold of 25 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 109.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 sits 311.9% above the 2001 sale of £67,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£78/sq ft) was about 61.2% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs).

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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

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Bluett Street, Maidstone, ME14 2UG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Bluett Street 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 109.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2001)

£67,000

Growth on file: 109.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

27 August 2001Most recent
£67,000
+109.4%over 8 months
21 December 2000
£32,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 2UG: £288,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME14 2UG

On the street

Versus other Bluett Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Bluett Street is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£838

Street avg £2,916

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above

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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.

£280k

1 Chillington Street

ME14 2RT

2 bed

£283k

1 Burgoyne Court, Invicta Park

ME14 2PL

£267k

1 Barbados Terrace, Invicta Park

ME14 2NT

£267k

1 Canada Terrace, Invicta Park

ME14 2NU

£262k

1 Arundel Street

ME14 2RS

2 bed

£260k

1 Aden Terrace, Invicta Park

ME14 2NR

£255k

1 Byron Road, Penenden Heath

ME14 2HA

£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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Esso Garage — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

North Borough Junior School. 25 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 2UG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 2UG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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