What kind of home is 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ is a detached house.

What energy rating does 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (1,270 sq ft). That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 4AZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ use?

The latest EPC at 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ in?

1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

Police records around 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ 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 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ is Roseacre Junior School (335m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Birling Close, ME14 4AZ is Plantation Lane, 187m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 953m away.

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1 Birling Close, Maidstone, ME14 4AZ

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

118 m²

1270 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1 Birling Close

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

1 Birling Close is a detached house in Maidstone (ME14 4AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 June 2036

9 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Birling Close, Maidstone, ME14 4AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Birling Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£579,000

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 2 sales in ME14 4AZ: £303,500 (2018–1995).

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

236/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Plantation Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Roseacre Junior School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 4AZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 4AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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