What type of property is 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is a semi-detached house.

What did 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL sell for?

20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL last sold for £154,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The current EPC rating for 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL located?

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

What is crime like near 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

Police records around 20 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.

Which schools serve 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Ravens Dane Close, ME15 8XL?

The closest bus stop to 20 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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20 Ravens Dane Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 20 Ravens Dane Close

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

20 Ravens Dane Close is a semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8XL). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in June 2010 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 and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Held since September 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 sits 77.9% above the 2010 sale of £154,000.

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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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 June 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC72

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

Low Energy Lighting

100%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Ravens Dane Close, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

20 Ravens Dane Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£154,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

2 September 2010Most recent
£154,000

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.

Years Held for 20 Ravens Dane Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,020

Street avg £3,945

Strongly below

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 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.

£252k

1 Bethersden Court

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£300k

1 Bournewood Close, Downswood

ME15 8TJ

2 bed1 bath

£309k

1 Chiddingstone Close

ME15 8TP

3 bed

£242k

1 Brockman Road, Otham

ME15 8ZF

£330k

1 Button Lane, Bearsted

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£331k

1 Chislehurst Close

ME15 8TS

3 bed1 bath

£221k

1 Buffkyn Way

ME15 8FY

2 bed2 bath

£217k

1 Cheshire Road

ME15 8HN

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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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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