What type of property is 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD records electricity as the main heating fuel. Solar water heating is recorded against the property. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD located?

8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD sits in Hunton, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

Police records around 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 66% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

The closest primary school to 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD is Hunton Church of England Primary School (234m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bensted Close, ME15 0SD is Bensted Close, 65m away. In total there are 29 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bensted Close, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SD

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 8 Bensted Close

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

8 Bensted Close is a semi-detached house in Hunton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0SD). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

8 Bensted Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jan 2016

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bensted Close, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Bensted Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

2applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Bensted Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£330,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0SD: £385,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in ME15 0SD

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On the street

Versus other Bensted Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Bensted Close outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

61 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bensted Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hunton Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0SD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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