What kind of home is 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

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

When did 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG last change hands?

16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG last sold for £307,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £66,000 in November 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG changed over time?

Across 6 sales between November 1997 and April 2024, 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG rose from £66,000 to £307,000, a change of £241,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The current EPC rating for 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has improved from a C recorded in July 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG use?

The latest EPC at 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG have?

16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2018. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

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

Which area is 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG in?

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

Is 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG 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.

What schools are near 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The closest primary school to 16 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 transport links are near 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG?

The closest bus stop to 16 Ellenswood Close, ME15 8SG is Horton Downs, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Ellenswood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SG

EPC BSolar panelsEV charger6 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Ellenswood Close

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

16 Ellenswood Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8SG). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The property has solar panels and an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. One planning record on file: a garage conversion approved in 2018. Past consents include a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£509/sq ft) was about 126.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2024 for £307,000.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

Trends

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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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
StudyYes

Outside

DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Solar panelsYes
EV chargerYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

16 Ellenswood Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jul 2012

EPC improved fromC70toB85

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Ellenswood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2018
Garage ConversionFull
In report
Conversion and change of use of existing garage to a home office.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
18/501335/FULL
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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.

Price for 16 Ellenswood Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.

Current estimate

£314,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£307,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2024Most recent
£307,000
+32.9%over 8 years
18 January 2016
£231,000
+24.9%over 3 years
20 December 2012
£185,000
+83.5%over 6 years
19 December 2006
£100,800
-23.6%over 4 years
8 November 2002
£132,000
+100.0%over 4 years
27 November 1997
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8SG: £240,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME15 8SG

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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.

Price per m² for 16 Ellenswood Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,482

Street avg £3,822

Strongly above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

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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

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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