What type of property is 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA last change hands?

26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA last sold for £320,000 in May 2026. Before that, it sold for £215,000 in November 2013, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2013 and May 2026, 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA rose from £215,000 to £320,000, a change of £105,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA have?

The current EPC rating for 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 8PA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA is in council tax band D.

Where is 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA located?

26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA sits in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

Police records around 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA 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 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

The closest primary school to 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA is Madginford Primary School (126m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA?

The closest bus stop to 26 Ragstone Road, ME15 8PA is Egremont Road Shops, 289m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Ragstone Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8PA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Ragstone Road

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

26 Ragstone Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bearsted, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8PA). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £320,000 — fresh data. Across 2013–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £384,000 is 20% above the 2026 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 53.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Bathrooms1

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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromC70toD64

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Ragstone Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME15 8PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 Ragstone Road 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.

26 Ragstone Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£384,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£320,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

26 May 2026Most recent
£320,000
+48.8%over 12 years
22 November 2013
£215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8PA: £395,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME15 8PA

On the street

Versus other Ragstone Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 26 Ragstone Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £3,292

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly 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 Chiddingstone Close

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1 Blenheim Close, Bearsted

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Bodsham Crescent, Bearsted

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4 bed2 bath

£300k

1 Bournewood Close, Downswood

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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

0.3 km

Egremont Road Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Madginford Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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