Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
Flat 1, 36 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR
EPC B
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 85
About Flat 1
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Flat 1 is a semi-detached house in Maidstone (ME15 7UR). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2024. The latest certificate (April 2025) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. At 44 m² this is the 5th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–70 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (85 versus a worst of 64).
At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £149,000 is 10.4% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 29.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £135,000.
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about Flat 1
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Flat 1's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
B85
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
0.2 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 24 April 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Apr 2025from Mar 2018
EPC improved fromC79toB85
Main Fuel
GasElectric
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot Water
Main SystemInstantaneous
Hot water system changed
Walls
GoodVery Good
Wall insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Snagging Report
21st century2nd Floor FlatEPC BRecent new build
Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 36 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.
7
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£149,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2024)
£135,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 April 2024Most recent
£135,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 7UR: £247,500 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in ME15 7UR
Versus other Melville Road homes
Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Flat 1 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,068
Street avg £3,101
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
0.2 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Years Held
2 years
Street avg 2 years
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchSimilar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£148k
2a, Flat 1, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UX
Flat
£151k
2a, Flat 2, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UX
Flat
£158k
2a, Flat 3, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UX
Flat
£158k
2a, Flat 4, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UX
Flat
£159k
Basement Flat, 38 Kingsley Road
ME15 7UW
Flat
£161k
10a, Flat 2, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UU
Flat
£137k
Aberdeen House, Flat 11, Highland Road
ME15 7QG
Flat
£163k
10a, Flat 1, Brunswick Street East
ME15 7UU
Flat
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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
414/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Waterloo Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Maidstone Grammar School. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 7UR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 1, 36 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.