What type of property is 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

31 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 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £163,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £41,500 in July 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1995 and August 2020, 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF rose from £41,500 to £163,000, a change of £121,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 5PF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF heated?

The latest EPC at 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

31 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 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF located?

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

Is 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF in a safe area?

Police records around 31 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 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 31 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.

How well connected is 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 31 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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31 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Birchington Close

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

31 Birchington Close is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. At 65 m² this is the 23rd 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. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (80 versus a worst of 53). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good.

Across 1995–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 is 24.5% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £163,000.

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
GarageEn bloc
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

31 Birchington Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Dec 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC80

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 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.

31 Birchington Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£163,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

13 August 2020Most recent
£163,000
+48.2%over 8 years
9 August 2012
£110,000
+115.7%over 14 years
23 April 1998
£51,000
+22.9%over 2 years
27 July 1995
£41,500

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.

31 Birchington Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,508

Street avg £2,849

Below

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 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

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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Common questions

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