What kind of home is 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL last change hands?

14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL last sold for £185,000 in February 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £60,000 in February 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL changed over time?

Across 3 sales between February 1998 and February 2019, 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL rose from £60,000 to £185,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The current EPC rating for 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2013 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (517 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 8XL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL use?

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

What is the council tax band for 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL 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.

Which area is 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL in?

14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

Police records around 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL 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 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The closest primary school to 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is Madginford Primary School (421m), 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 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The closest bus stop to 14 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is Pennine Way, 45m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Ravens Dane Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XL

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

48 m²

517 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 14 Ravens Dane Close

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

14 Ravens Dane Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8XL). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £232,000 is 25.4% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 32.3% 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: £185,000 in February 2019.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

ConciergeYes
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.

14 Ravens Dane Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 February 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from May 2013

EPC improved fromE53toC76

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Ravens Dane Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Ravens Dane 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£232,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£185,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2019Most recent
£185,000
+32.1%over 5 years
3 October 2013
£140,000
+133.3%over 15 years
20 February 1998
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8XL: £177,500 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in ME15 8XL

On the street

Versus other Ravens Dane Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Ravens Dane Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,854

Street avg £3,895

Below

Floor Area

48 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

£221k

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1 Bournewood Close, Downswood

ME15 8TJ

2 bed1 bath

£485k

1 Blenheim Close, Bearsted

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2 bed1 bath

£309k

1 Chiddingstone Close

ME15 8TP

3 bed

£331k

1 Chislehurst Close

ME15 8TS

3 bed1 bath

£355k

1 Butler Walk

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3 bed1 bath

£364k

1 Betsham Road

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3 bed1 bath

£393k

1 Cannock Drive

ME15 8GE

3 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

0.0 km

Pennine Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Madginford Primary School. 21 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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