What kind of home is 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY last sold for £350,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in September 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 2005 and November 2024, 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY rose from £140,000 to £350,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (904 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 9DY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY use?

The latest EPC at 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY had any planning applications?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY has council approval for front extension granted in May 2006 under ref. 06/0468. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY in?

1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

Police records around 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY 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 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

The closest primary school to 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY is Leigh Academy Tree Tops (351m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Line Learning Academy (1.6km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Bell Road, ME15 9DY is Wallis Avenue, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

1 Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

84 m²

904 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 1 Bell Road

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

1 Bell Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Maidstone (ME15 9DY). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2006. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 84 m² it's 17.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (72 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Sold November 2024 for £350,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bell Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

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 3)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 September 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromD67toC77

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

Sept 2024from Apr 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof

Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £595 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bell Road has an approved front extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 1 Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY

1decisions1extensions4documents4nearby

May 2006
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Demolition of existing porch and erection of a front extension as shown on a site location plan and drawing number 06/J.T/01 received on 15/03/06.
Extension
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
06/0468
Full record in report

Unlock 1 Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Bell Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£351,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2024)

£350,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

29 November 2024Most recent
£350,000
+150.0%over 19 years
28 September 2005
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 9DY: £153,000 (2024–2000).

Nearby sales in ME15 9DY

On the street

Versus other Bell Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bell Road outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bell Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£363k

1 Coverdale Avenue

ME15 9DR

3 bed1 bath

£291k

1 Connaught Close

ME15 9PX

3 bed

£275k

1 Cemetery Cottages, Mangravet Avenue

ME15 9BH

3 bed1 bath

£638k

1 Copper Tree Court, Loose

ME15 9RW

3 bed2 bath

£349k

1 Bicknor Road

ME15 9NT

5 bed1 bath

£667k

1 Alvanbury Close

ME15 9XS

4 bed2 bath

£172k

1 Brishing Lane

ME15 9EZ

2 bed

£356k

1 Anglesey Avenue

ME15 9SH

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

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wallis Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Leigh Academy Tree Tops. 16 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9DY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 9DY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Bell Road, Maidstone, ME15 9DY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.