What type of property is 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ last sold for £107,950 in May 1999, around 27 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

The current EPC rating for 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 8JJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ located?

9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ sits in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ 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 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

The closest primary school to 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ is Madginford Primary School (509m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.2km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ?

The closest bus stop to 9 Smallhythe Close, ME15 8JJ is The Yeoman, 387m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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9 Smallhythe Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8JJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Smallhythe Close

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

9 Smallhythe Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £374,000 sits 246.5% above the 1999 sale of £107,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£129/sq ft) was about 53.1% below the postcode norm.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Smallhythe Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Smallhythe Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Smallhythe Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£374,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1999)

£107,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 May 1999Most recent
£107,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8JJ: £385,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in ME15 8JJ

On the street

Versus other Smallhythe Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 9 Smallhythe Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,384

Street avg £4,156

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Bournewood Close, Downswood

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1 Blenheim Close, Bearsted

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£491k

1 Bodsham Crescent, Bearsted

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4 bed2 bath

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.

Full Maidstone report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

The Yeoman — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Madginford Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 8JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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