What kind of home is 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £233,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £205,000 in February 2021, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2021 and October 2024, 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF rose from £205,000 to £233,000, a change of £28,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF use?

The latest EPC at 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

3 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 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF in?

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

What is crime like near 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

Police records around 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF show an average of 236 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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3 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Birchington Close

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

3 Birchington Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 11th 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 home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since March 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 80.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £233,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Mar 2012

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£233,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

10 October 2024Most recent
£233,000
+13.7%over 3 years
12 February 2021
£205,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 5PF: £225,000 (2026–2022).

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.

3 Birchington Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,017

Street avg £2,846

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

236/mo

Steady 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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Common questions

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