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55 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 55 Cross Keys

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

55 Cross Keys is a semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4HR). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 38 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Feb 2022
EPC improved fromD68toC71
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

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

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55 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.

55 Cross Keys has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 4HR: £380,000 (2025–2019).

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.

On floor area, 55 Cross Keys stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 71 (C)

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55 Cross Keys

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£370k

1 Fancy Row, Thurnham Lane, Bearsted

ME14 4PL

£339k

1 Egypt Place, The Street, Bearsted

ME14 4EN

2 bed1 bath
£329k

1 Crisfield Cottages, The Green, Bearsted

ME14 4DY

£437k

1 Clarendon Close, Bearsted

ME14 4JD

2 bed1 bath
£438k

1 Ames Avenue, Bearsted

ME14 4AU

3 bed
£442k

1 Chapel Lane, Bearsted

ME14 4PF

2 bed1 bath
£464k

1 Aviemore Gardens, Bearsted

ME14 4BA

3 bed2 bath
£471k

1 Barty Way, Thurnham

ME14 4GB

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

0.2 km

Cross Keys — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Thurnham Church of England Infant School. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 4HR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME14 4HR

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55 Cross Keys, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4HR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.