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32 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
133 m²
1432 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 32 The Grove

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

32 The Grove is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4JB). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2018 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 Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Period features are noted in the property record. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (101 m² across 29 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 90% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £593,500 — fresh data. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£415/sq ft) was about 25.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: a loft conversion refused in 2026.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road
  • LandYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Jul 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Feb 2018
EPC improved fromE49toC75
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a loft conversion application was refused at 32 The Grove in 2026.

1 application on record at 32 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB

1decisions1extensions8documents
  1. Mar 2026
    Loft ConversionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Lawful development certificate of proposed Loft conversion with roof alteration rear dormer and two front roof windows

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    26/500322/LAWPRO
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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.

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

Current estimate

£633,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£593,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 February 2025Most recent

    £593,500

    +29.0%over 5 years
  2. 24 July 2019

    £460,000

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.

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

Price per m²

£4,462

Street avg £4,280

On par

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 32 The Grove

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

A planning decision worth checking

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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
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.

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.

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 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

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