Flat 6, 36 Melville Road, Maidstone, ME15 7UR
About Flat 6
Flat 6 is a property in Maidstone (ME15 7UR). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft). At 38 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (38–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 8 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2018); the latest reading is one band lower. 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 38 m² it sits well below the postcode median (69 m² across 42 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £171,000 is 22.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 55.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £140,000.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 6's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Flat 6 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
8applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at Flat 6
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£171,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£140,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
21 April 2024Most recent
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 7UR: £247,500 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in ME15 7UR
Everything we know about Flat 6, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Melville Road homes
Price per m² for Flat 6 runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,684
Street avg £3,346
Floor Area
38 m²
Street avg 45 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.1 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
Years Held
2 years
Street avg 3 years
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady 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
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.9dB