What type of property is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ last sold for £395,000 in June 2025. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in September 2011, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2011 and June 2025, 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ rose from £230,000 to £395,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ located?

5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ 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 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ is Tiger Primary School (882m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Line Learning Academy (882m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Buxton Close, ME15 6BJ is The Swan, 419m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Buxton Close, Maidstone, ME15 6BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Buxton Close

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

5 Buxton Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Maidstone (ME15 6BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was June 2025 at £395,000 — fresh data. Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4% per year.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2011from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromE46toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2024from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Buxton Close, Maidstone, ME15 6BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Buxton Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

28applications 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.

5 Buxton Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.0% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£395,000

Growth on file: 4.0% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

24 June 2025Most recent
£395,000
+71.7%over 13 years
1 September 2011
£230,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME15 6BJ: £217,475 (2022–1996).

Nearby sales in ME15 6BJ

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.4 km

The Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Tiger Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 6BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 6BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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