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

8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is a 1-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG last change hands?

8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG last sold for £215,000 in June 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £123,000 in July 2006, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2006 and June 2023, 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG rose from £123,000 to £215,000, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG heated?

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

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

8 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 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG located?

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

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

Police records around 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 66% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

The closest primary school to 8 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 8 Chiltern Close, ME15 8XG?

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

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8 Chiltern Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XG

Property type

End terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Chiltern Close

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

8 Chiltern Close is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8XG). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£487/sq ft) was about 99.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Last sale on file: £215,000 in June 2023.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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 27 Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

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

8 Chiltern Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Chiltern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£223,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£215,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2023Most recent
£215,000
+74.8%over 16 years
4 July 2006
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8XG: £120,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME15 8XG

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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.

8 Chiltern Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,244

Street avg £3,712

Strongly above

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below

Comparables

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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

6/mo

Steady 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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