What type of property is 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £158,000 in January 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The current EPC rating for 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 5PF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

24 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 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF located?

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

How safe is the area around 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

Police records around 24 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 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 24 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 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 24 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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24 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Birchington Close

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

24 Birchington Close is a mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 71 m² this is the 27th 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. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 71 m² it's 22.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (58 m² median across 27 EPCs). On the market in January 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years. Today's modelled estimate of £206,000 is 30.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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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)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from Jun 2014

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 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.

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

Current estimate

£206,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£158,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

22 January 2015Most recent
£158,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for 24 Birchington Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,225

Street avg £2,860

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 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.

£230k

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1 Birchington Close

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2 bed1 bath

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3 bed

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1 Barden Court, St Lukes Avenue

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1 bed1 bath

£303k

1 Bargrove Road

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2 bed1 bath

£306k

1 Ashurst Road

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3 bed1 bath

£307k

1 Albany Street

ME14 5AJ

3 bed1 bath

£309k

1 Bonnington Road

ME14 5QR

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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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 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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