What energy rating does 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX have?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2019. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX?

3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX heated?

The latest EPC at 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX?

3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX located?

3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX?

Police records around 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX 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 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX?

The closest primary school to 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX is Leigh Academy Tree Tops (499m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Line Learning Academy (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Acorn Place, ME15 9LX is Wallis Avenue, 91m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Acorn Place, Maidstone, ME15 9LX

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME15 9LX). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the 24th smallest of 36 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 41–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2019 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2019

EPC improved fromD57toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Acorn Place, Maidstone, ME15 9LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

3a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in ME15 9LX: £70,000 (2008–2008).

Nearby sales in ME15 9LX

11a, Acorn Place, Maidstone, ME15 9LX
Sold Aug 2008
£70,000

On the street

Versus other Acorn Place homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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.

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1 Acorn Place

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1 Christchurch House, Wallis Avenue

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1 Auckland House, Wallis Avenue

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£172k

1 Brishing Lane

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1 Boughton Parade Flats, Loose Road

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Flat

£202k

1 Collington Terrace

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1 Beaufort Walk

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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.

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Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wallis Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Leigh Academy Tree Tops. 16 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 9LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 9LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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