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4 Longham Copse, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8TL

5 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
88 m²
947 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 Longham Copse

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

4 Longham Copse is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8TL). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2018) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

At 88 m² the property is well over the postcode median (66 m² across 49 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 14.7% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 26.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in July 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

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Feb 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromC73toD68
Low Energy Lighting
10%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Feb 2018from Sept 2013
EPC improved fromD68toC76
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Longham Copse, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Longham Copse has an approved single-storey side extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 4 Longham Copse, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8TL

2decisions1extensions31documents5nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Sept 2015
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Single storey side extension with pitched tiled roof.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    15/502636/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 31 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

4 Longham Copse has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 July 2023Most recent

    £300,000

    +50.0%over 12 years

  2. 4 July 2011

    £200,000

    +23.1%over 7 years

  3. 10 June 2004

    £162,500

    +34.3%over 2 years

  4. 10 December 2001

    £121,000

    +80.6%over 5 years

  5. 22 November 1996

    £67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8TL: £360,000 (2026–2025).

On the street

Versus other Longham Copse homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Longham Copse stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,409

Street avg £3,851

Below

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Longham Copse

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£300k

1 Bournewood Close, Downswood

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2 bed1 bath
£485k

1 Blenheim Close, Bearsted

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2 bed1 bath
£491k

1 Bodsham Crescent, Bearsted

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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

Foxden Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Madginford Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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