Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
34 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
4 sales on record1 planning record
Estimated value
£598,000
- Since the 2023 sale (£590,000)+1%
- Against ME14 4JB's recent median (£593,500)+1%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
101 m²
1087 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Our estimate
£598,000
- Against its 2023 sale (£590,000)+1%
- Against ME14 4JB's recent median (£593,500)+1%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 34 The Grove is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 4JB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
101 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2022
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2023
Recent sales in ME14 4JB
5 sales, median £593,500 (2026–2023)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 application | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
34 The Grove has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.
Sales timeline
18 July 2023Most recent
£590,000
+11.7%over 2 years30 March 2021
£528,000
+62.5%over 11 years30 December 2009
£325,000
+209.5%over 11 years2 September 1998
£105,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 4JB: £593,500 (2026–2023).
Nearby sales in ME14 4JB
37 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
Sold Apr 2026
£376,00032 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
Sold Feb 2025
£593,5005 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
Sold Jan 2025
£625,00017 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
Sold Dec 2023
£670,00023 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
Sold Aug 2023
£535,000
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 34 The Grove
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
34 The Grove is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 4JB). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Most recent transfer: July 2023 at £590,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2024. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£543/sq ft) was about 62.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 September 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2012from May 2009
EPC improved fromD57toE47
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat
Heating controls changed
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
65%17%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Sept 2022from May 2012
EPC improved fromE47toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Low Energy Lighting
17%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 34 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 application on record at 34 The Grove, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4JB
1decisions1extensions18documents
- Mar 2024ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Proposed first floor side extension and ground floor rear extension with removal of existing conservatory.
- Documents
- 18 docs on file
- Reference
- 24/500133/FULL
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Versus other The Grove homes
Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 34 The Grove stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£5,842
Street avg £4,228
Floor Area
101 m²
Street avg 107 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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
236/mo
Steady 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.
Nearest schools
- Roseacre Junior SchoolPrimary350m
- Thurnham Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary361m
- Madginford Primary SchoolPrimary691m
- Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary1.2km
Nearest stops
- The RoseBus stop128m
- Plantation LaneBus stop195m
- SpurwayBus stop381m
- Royston RoadBus stop391m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,398 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour624 reports17%
- Shoplifting374 reports10%
- Criminal Damage & Arson278 reports7%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
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· 07:00 – 23:00
49.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.5dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 34 The Grove is modelled from its 101 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 4JB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 34 The Grove. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 34 The Grove was lodged in September 2022 at band D and is valid until September 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 1 application is matched to 34 The Grove. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 16 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME14 4JB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 34 The Grove is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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