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16 Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3BA

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
98 m²
1055 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 16 Captains Close

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

16 Captains Close is a semi-detached house in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3BA). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Aug 2009
Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%36%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

May 2026from Aug 2021
Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
36%87%

More low energy lighting installed

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Captains Close has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

8 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.

16 Captains Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 5 sales in ME17 3BA: £207,000 (2025–2018).

On the street

Versus other Captains Close homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 16 Captains Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

On par

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 102 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 16 Captains Close

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£326k

1 Albertine Road, Langley

ME17 3UP

£312k

1 Amber Way, Chart Sutton

ME17 3SD

£329k

1 Bushy Grove, Kingswood

ME17 3QL

3 bed1 bath
£307k

1 Ashurst Cottages, Forsham Lane, Chart Sutton

ME17 3ER

£307k

1 Captains Close, Sutton Valence

ME17 3BA

£341k

1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood

ME17 3PE

2 bed
£343k

1 Chart Place Cottage, Church Road, Chart Sutton

ME17 3RE

£346k

1 Bridger Way

ME17 3FE

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

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

The Harbour — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Sutton Valence Primary School. 1 school 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 ME17 3BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME17 3BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

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 16 Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.