What type of property is 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR last change hands?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR last sold for £475,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in December 2012, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2012 and February 2023, 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR rose from £205,000 to £475,000, a change of £270,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 113% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 4HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR has council approval for single-storey side and rear extension granted in October 2018 under ref. 18/504557/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR located?

1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR sits in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

Police records around 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR 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.

Which schools serve 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The closest primary school to 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is Thurnham Church of England Infant School (929m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.7km).

What is the nearest station to 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is Cross Keys, 170m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 706m away.

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1 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cross Keys

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

1 Cross Keys is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 117 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£377/sq ft) was about 79.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £475,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE53toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

58%96%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 1 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR

1decisions1extensions9documents

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2018
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Demolition of existing extension and erection of a single storey side and rear extension with internal alterations.
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
18/504557/FULL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Latest sale on 1 Cross Keys was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£513,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£475,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2023Most recent
£475,000
+131.7%over 10 years
20 December 2012
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 4HR: £249,000 (2025–2016).

Nearby sales in ME14 4HR

On the street

Versus other Cross Keys homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 1 Cross Keys runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,060

Street avg £2,425

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cross Keys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Thurnham Church of England Infant School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 4HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

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