What kind of home is 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR last change hands?

14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR last sold for £332,500 in September 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £78,000 in December 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between December 1998 and September 2025, 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR rose from £78,000 to £332,500, a change of £254,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 27 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

The current EPC rating for 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2016. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR use?

The latest EPC at 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR in?

14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

Police records around 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR 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 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

The closest primary school to 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR is Madginford Primary School (567m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.2km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR?

The closest bus stop to 14 Rhodewood Close, ME15 8UR is Gorham Drive, 195m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Rhodewood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8UR

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 14 Rhodewood Close

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

14 Rhodewood Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8UR). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £332,500 in September 2025. Across 1998–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 88.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2016

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD61

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Rhodewood Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Rhodewood Close has no planning applications on record.

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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 14 Rhodewood Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 27 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£332,500

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 27 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2025Most recent
£332,500
+20.9%over 8 years
2 March 2017
£275,000
+182.1%over 17 years
19 November 1999
£97,500
+25.0%over 11 months
11 December 1998
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8UR: £355,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in ME15 8UR

On the street

Versus other Rhodewood Close homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Rhodewood Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,683

Street avg £4,096

On par

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.2 km

Gorham Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 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 8UR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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