What type of property is 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3BA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA located?

3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA sits in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

Police records around 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA show an average of 144 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

The closest primary school to 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA is Sutton Valence Primary School (835m).

What transport links are near 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Captains Close, ME17 3BA is The Harbour, 294m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 3 Captains Close

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

3 Captains Close is a semi-detached house in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3BA). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

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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)

Jan 2022

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 January 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2022from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 Captains Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£326,000

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

Nearby sales in ME17 3BA

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.

3 Captains Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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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 Amber Way, Chart Sutton

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1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood

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1 Chart Place Cottage, Church Road, Chart Sutton

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1 Bridger Way

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1 Ashurst Cottages, Forsham Lane, Chart Sutton

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1 Captains Close, Sutton Valence

ME17 3BA

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.

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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 ME17 3BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

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