What type of property is 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £195,000 in April 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £138,500 in April 2014, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2014 and April 2018, 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF rose from £138,500 to £195,000, a change of £56,500. That works out to roughly +8.9% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF have?

The current EPC rating for 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF 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 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF located?

19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

Police records around 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF 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 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough (376m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (252m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 19 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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19 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 19 Birchington Close

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

19 Birchington Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2014) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). The latest certificate is from February 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 2014–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 is 12.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£307/sq ft) was about 49% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

19 Birchington Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 04 Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Birchington Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

19 Birchington Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.9% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£195,000

Growth on file: 8.9% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

26 April 2018Most recent
£195,000
+40.8%over 4 years
24 April 2014
£138,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 5PF: £225,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME14 5PF

On the street

Versus other Birchington Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

19 Birchington Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,305

Street avg £2,818

Above

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly 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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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Mostyn Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Invicta Grammar School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 5PF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 5PF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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