What type of property is 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG last sold for £118,000 in May 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,500 in October 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG changed over time?

Across 3 sales between October 1999 and May 2006, 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG rose from £57,500 to £118,000, a change of £60,500. That works out to roughly +11.5% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

The current EPC rating for 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG heated?

The latest EPC at 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG located?

24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

Police records around 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG 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.

Which schools serve 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

The closest primary school to 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is Madginford Primary School (327m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (1.9km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

The closest bus stop to 24 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is Horton Downs, 96m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Chiltern Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XG

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 24 Chiltern Close

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

24 Chiltern Close is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8XG). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in May 2006. Across 1999–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £208,000 sits 76.3% above the 2006 sale of £118,000. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from May 2009

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Chiltern Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Chiltern Close 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.

24 Chiltern Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£208,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£118,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

25 May 2006Most recent
£118,000
+61.6%over 4 years
30 August 2001
£73,000
+27.0%over 1 year
11 October 1999
£57,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8XG: £215,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME15 8XG

On the street

Versus other Chiltern Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Chiltern Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,950

Street avg £3,904

Strongly below

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 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.

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3 bed1 bath

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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

0.1 km

Horton Downs — 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 8XG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8XG

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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