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23 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
93 m²
1001 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 23 The Grove

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

23 The Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4JB). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£534/sq ft) was about 64.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold August 2023 for £535,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

2 applications on record at 23 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB

2 live now
0decisions1extensions13documents
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Feb 2026
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Demolition of garage and erection of a rear and side extension with alterations to fenestration.

    Extension
    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    26/500684/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

23 The Grove valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£554,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£535,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 August 2023Most recent

    £535,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 4JB: £625,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other The Grove homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 The Grove is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,753

Street avg £4,222

Strongly above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 The Grove

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

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£519k

1 Aldington Road, Bearsted

ME14 4AN

3 bed1 bath
£464k

1 Aviemore Gardens, Bearsted

ME14 4BA

3 bed2 bath
£438k

1 Ames Avenue, Bearsted

ME14 4AU

3 bed
£777k

1 Boxley Cottages, Ashford Road, Weavering

ME14 4AA

3 bed1 bath
£550k

1 Cross Keys Cottage, The Street, Bearsted

ME14 4HH

4 bed2 bath
£526k

1 Bearsted Views, St Faiths Lane, Bearsted

ME14 4FB

2 bed2 bath
£524k

1 Bradley Court, The Landway, Bearsted

ME14 4GA

4 bed3 bath
£524k

1 Eylesden Court, Bearsted

ME14 4BF

2 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.
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

The Rose — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Roseacre Junior School. 16 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 4JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME14 4JB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 4JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

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 23 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.