What type of property is 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

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

When did 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR last change hands?

5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR last sold for £185,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £53,500 in January 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

Across 4 sales between January 1998 and August 2015, 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR rose from £53,500 to £185,000, a change of £131,500. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The current EPC rating for 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 4HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR 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.

Where is 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR located?

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

What is crime like near 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

Police records around 5 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 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR?

The closest bus stop to 5 Cross Keys, ME14 4HR is Cross Keys, 170m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 706m away.

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5 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Cross Keys

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

5 Cross Keys is a semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

On the market in August 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 27.6% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£286/sq ft) was about 38.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Apr 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

May 2025from May 2015

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

43%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Cross Keys 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.

5 Cross Keys has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£185,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

27 August 2015Most recent
£185,000
+30.9%over 5 years
4 February 2010
£141,300
+5.4%over 5 years
12 September 2004
£134,000
+150.5%over 6 years
30 January 1998
£53,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 4HR: £380,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in ME14 4HR

On the street

Versus other Cross Keys homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Cross Keys runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,083

Street avg £3,241

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Below

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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.

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2 bed1 bath

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£442k

1 Chapel Lane, Bearsted

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2 bed1 bath

£464k

1 Aviemore Gardens, Bearsted

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3 bed2 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.

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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