What kind of home is 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last change hands?

23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £225,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in September 2023. It has improved from a F recorded in May 2014 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 5PF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF use?

The latest EPC at 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

23 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.

Which area is 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF in?

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

What is crime like near 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

Police records around 23 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.

What schools are near 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 23 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 is the nearest station to 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 23 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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23 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Birchington Close

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

23 Birchington Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 66 m² this is the 25th smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 53–71 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good.

On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 53.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £225,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageEn bloc
BalconyYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2023from May 2014

EPC improved fromF35toC71

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£245,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 July 2024Most recent
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 5PF: £215,000 (2024–2020).

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.

23 Birchington Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,409

Street avg £2,814

Above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

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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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