What type of property is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP last sold for £370,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £171,000 in December 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between December 2011 and June 2023, 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP rose from £171,000 to £370,000, a change of £199,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP located?

7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP sits in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP in a safe area?

Police records around 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP 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.

Which schools serve 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

The closest primary school to 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP is Madginford Primary School (630m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (1.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Biddenden Close, ME15 8JP is Biddenden Close, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Biddenden Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8JP

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Biddenden Close

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

7 Biddenden Close is a semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8JP). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£446/sq ft) was about 58.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2023 at £370,000.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jun 2011

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

29%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Biddenden Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8JP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Biddenden Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 Biddenden Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2011.

Current estimate

£383,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£370,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

13 June 2023Most recent
£370,000
+27.6%over 7 years
30 March 2016
£290,000
+69.6%over 4 years
21 December 2011
£171,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8JP: £335,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME15 8JP

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On the street

Versus other Biddenden Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Biddenden Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,805

Street avg £4,040

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Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Maidstone report

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Biddenden Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Madginford Primary School. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8JP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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