What kind of home is 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP is a mid-terrace house.

What did 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP sell for?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP last sold for £1,418,820 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £117,900 in February 2024. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

The current EPC rating for 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 6LP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP use?

The latest EPC at 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP had any planning applications?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in November 2023 (ref. 23/504214/LBC). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 0 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP in?

12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

Police records around 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP 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.

What schools are near 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

The closest primary school to 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP is South Borough Primary School (767m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School (714m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP?

The closest bus stop to 12a, Knightrider Street, ME15 6LP is Lower Stone Street, 96m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 237m away.

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12a, Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12a

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

12a is a mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME15 6LP). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 12a (28–52 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2020 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity.

One historical planning record sits against the property in 2023. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (50 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -91.7% per year. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £117,900.

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Valuation

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Risks

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Aug 2020

EPC improved fromE40toD55

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12a, Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12a has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

Nov 2023
Heritage
In report
Listed Building Consent to carry out localised exposure works in four areas to confirm building construction for insurance related purposes. All areas to be made good using matching materials and redecorated like-for-like.
Listed
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
23/504214/LBC
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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.

Current estimate

£128,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -91.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£117,900

Growth on file: -91.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

13 February 2024Most recent
£117,900
-91.7%
13 February 2024
£1,418,820

Median price across the last 1 sales in ME15 6LP: £127,000 (2018–2018).

Nearby sales in ME15 6LP

10a, Knightrider Street, Maidstone, ME15 6LP
Sold Dec 2018
£127,000

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On the street

Versus other Knightrider Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12a lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

55 (D)

Street avg 54 (E)

On par

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 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.

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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

Lower Stone Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Maidstone Grammar School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 6LP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.2dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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