What type of property is 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR last change hands?

61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR last sold for £230,000 in June 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £144,995 in September 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between September 2014 and June 2025, 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR rose from £144,995 to £230,000, a change of £85,005. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

The current EPC rating for 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR heated?

The latest EPC at 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

The most recent planning decision at 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR was a refusal for single-storey side and rear extension (ref. 24/503518/FULL) in October 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR 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 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR located?

61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR sits in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

Police records around 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR 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 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

The closest primary school to 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR is Madginford Primary School (270m), 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 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR?

The closest bus stop to 61 Willow Rise, ME15 8XR is Horton Downs, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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61 Willow Rise, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XR

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 61 Willow Rise

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

61 Willow Rise is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Downswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 8XR). 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 (November 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £230,000 in June 2025. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2014–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£534/sq ft) was about 108.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2024. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC70

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 61 Willow Rise, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8XR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side and rear extension application was refused at 61 Willow Rise in 2024.

Oct 2024
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Removal of existing conservatory.
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
24/503518/FULL
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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.

61 Willow Rise valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£230,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

8 June 2025Most recent
£230,000
+11.9%over 4 years
26 April 2021
£205,500
+17.4%over 4 years
11 August 2016
£175,000
+20.7%over 1 year
2 September 2014
£144,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 8XR: £225,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in ME15 8XR

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On the street

Versus other Willow Rise homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 61 Willow Rise stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,750

Street avg £3,632

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 51 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Above

Comparables

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Area

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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

0.2 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 8XR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 8XR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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