What kind of home is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP last sold for £330,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,200 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 25 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and February 2023, 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP rose from £68,200 to £330,000, a change of £261,800. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

The current EPC rating for 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 8SP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP use?

The latest EPC at 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP is in council tax band C.

Which area is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP in?

31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP 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 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

The closest primary school to 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP is Madginford Primary School (488m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP?

The closest bus stop to 31 Monkdown, ME15 8SP is Gorham Drive, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Monkdown, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SP

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 31 Monkdown

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

31 Monkdown is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8SP). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£557/sq ft) was about 91.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £330,000 in February 2023.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes

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)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromC74toD63

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Monkdown, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Monkdown 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.

Price for 31 Monkdown has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£334,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£330,000

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

17 February 2023Most recent
£330,000
+383.9%over 24 years
9 August 1998
£68,200

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8SP: £325,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in ME15 8SP

On the street

Versus other Monkdown homes

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

On price per m², 31 Monkdown stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£6,000

Street avg £4,121

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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.

£300k

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Betsham Road

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3 bed1 bath

£393k

1 Cannock Drive

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3 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

0.1 km

Gorham Drive — 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 8SP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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