What kind of home is 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG last change hands?

10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG last sold for £287,500 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £125,000 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 2002 and July 2023, 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG rose from £125,000 to £287,500, a change of £162,500. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The current EPC rating for 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG use?

The latest EPC at 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is in council tax band C.

Which area is 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG in?

10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

Police records around 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG 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.

What schools are near 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The closest primary school to 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is Madginford Primary School (475m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The closest bus stop to 10 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is Horton Downs, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Ellenswood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SG

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 10 Ellenswood Close

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

10 Ellenswood Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8SG). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Sold July 2023 for £287,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£469/sq ft) was about 104.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Jun 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Ellenswood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Ellenswood Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£287,500

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

6 July 2023Most recent
£287,500
+66.7%over 13 years
8 October 2009
£172,500
+29.2%over 6 years
13 December 2002
£133,500
+6.8%
25 July 2002
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8SG: £295,700 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in ME15 8SG

On the street

Versus other Ellenswood Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Ellenswood Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£5,044

Street avg £4,099

Strongly above

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

Horton Downs — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Madginford Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8SG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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