What type of property is 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL last sold for £149,950 in December 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £152,000 in May 2006, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2006 and December 2012, 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL fell from £152,000 to £149,950, a change of £2,050. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 7QL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL has council approval for an extension granted in January 2017 under ref. 16/507862/FULL. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL located?

7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

Police records around 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL show an average of 414 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

The closest primary school to 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL is Leigh Academy Molehill (442m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Line Learning Academy (1.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Essex Road, ME15 7QL is Sutton Road Morrisons, 97m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Essex Road, Maidstone, ME15 7QL

1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Essex Road

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

7 Essex Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME15 7QL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Today's modelled estimate of £273,000 sits 82.1% above the 2012 sale of £149,950. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2017. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in December 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 June 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromE54toC73

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Essex Road, Maidstone, ME15 7QL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at 7 Essex Road, Maidstone, ME15 7QL

1decisions1extensions12documents7nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2017
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Demolition of existing single storey extensions and erection of a two storey attached dwelling. New porch to existing dwelling.
ExtensionDemolition
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
16/507862/FULL
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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.

7 Essex Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£273,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£149,950

Growth on file: -0.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2012Most recent
£149,950
-1.3%over 6 years
2 May 2006
£152,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 7QL: £275,000 (2026–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Essex Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Essex Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,973

Street avg £2,647

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sutton Road Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leigh Academy Molehill. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 7QL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 7QL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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