What type of property is 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG last sold for £220,500 in July 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £126,500 in July 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2009 and July 2019, 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG rose from £126,500 to £220,500, a change of £94,000. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

The current EPC rating for 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG located?

8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

Police records around 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG 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 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

The closest primary school to 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG is Archbishop Courtenay Primary School (199m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School (1.1km), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG?

The closest bus stop to 8 Barfreston Close, ME15 6FG is Courtenay Road, 97m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone West Rail Station, 782m away.

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8 Barfreston Close, Maidstone, ME15 6FG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Barfreston Close

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

8 Barfreston Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME15 6FG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £275,000 is 24.7% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£320/sq ft) was about 37.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2019 at £220,500.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Barfreston Close, Maidstone, ME15 6FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Barfreston 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.

8 Barfreston Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£275,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£220,500

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

28 July 2019Most recent
£220,500
+29.7%over 5 years
18 May 2014
£170,000
+34.4%over 4 years
22 July 2009
£126,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 6FG: £202,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in ME15 6FG

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On the street

Versus other Barfreston Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Barfreston Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,445

Street avg £3,225

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Courtenay Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 6FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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