What kind of home is 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE sell for?

15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE last sold for £215,000 in May 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £79,950 in February 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between February 1996 and May 2005, 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE rose from £79,950 to £215,000, a change of £135,050. That works out to roughly +11.2% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

The current EPC rating for 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (850 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 8TE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE use?

The latest EPC at 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE in?

15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

Police records around 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE 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 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

The closest primary school to 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE is Madginford Primary School (287m), 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 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE?

The closest bus stop to 15 Cheviot Gardens, ME15 8TE is Gorham Drive, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Cheviot Gardens, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8TE

4 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

79 m²

850 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Cheviot Gardens

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

15 Cheviot Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8TE). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 21 years, with the last transfer in May 2005. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £368,000 sits 71.2% above the 2005 sale of £215,000.

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
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached
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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Nov 2013

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

12%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Cheviot Gardens, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Cheviot Gardens 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£368,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£215,000

Growth on file: 11.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2005Most recent
£215,000
+59.3%over 4 years
25 May 2000
£134,950
+36.3%over 1 year
26 February 1999
£99,000
+23.8%over 3 years
2 February 1996
£79,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8TE: £320,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in ME15 8TE

On the street

Versus other Cheviot Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Cheviot Gardens is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,722

Street avg £2,908

Below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 92 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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 Bournewood Close, Downswood

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2 bed1 bath

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2 bed1 bath

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4 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

0.3 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 8TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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