What type of property is 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last change hands?

6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF last sold for £115,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £46,000 in February 1996, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 1996 and August 2013, 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF rose from £46,000 to £115,000, a change of £69,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in December 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 5PF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

6 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 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF located?

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

Is 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF in a safe area?

Police records around 6 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 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest primary school to 6 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 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF?

The closest bus stop to 6 Birchington Close, ME14 5PF is Mostyn Road, 108m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 975m away.

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6 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Birchington Close

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

6 Birchington Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 5PF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £213,000 sits 85.2% above the 2013 sale of £115,000. On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 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

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemElectric
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)

Dec 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD63toC72

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 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.

6 Birchington Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£213,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£115,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2013Most recent
£115,000
+150.0%over 17 years
28 February 1996
£46,000

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.

On price per m², 6 Birchington Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,054

Street avg £2,867

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

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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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1 Blean Square

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3 bed

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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