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16a, Elder Close, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PR

Estimated value

£446,000

  • Since the 2014 sale (£305,000)+46%
  • Against ME17 3PR's recent median (£313,000)+42%

Newest record on this page: July 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£446,000

  • Against its 2014 sale (£305,000)+46%
  • Against ME17 3PR's recent median (£313,000)+42%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 16a is modelled from its 96 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 3PR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    96 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2026

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2014

  • Recent sales in ME17 3PR

    5 sales, median £313,000 (2025–2024)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: September 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
PlanningNone on this homeFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

16a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 August 2014Most recent

    £305,000

    +22.2%over 2 years

  2. 29 February 2012

    £249,595

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3PR: £313,000 (2025–2024).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 16a, Elder Close, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PR. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 16a

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

16a is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3PR). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 96 m² it's 15.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 17 EPCs). Across 2012–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £446,000 is 46.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 35.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in August 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageYes
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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 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Dec 2011
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16a, Elder Close, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16a 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.

On the street

Versus other Elder Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 16a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,177

Street avg £3,594

Below

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above
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

0.1 km

Charlesford Avenue West — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kingswood Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Kingswood Primary SchoolPrimary328m
  • Ulcombe Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.3km
  • Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.7km
  • Harrietsham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

  • Charlesford Avenue WestBus stop75m
  • Chestnut DriveBus stop166m
  • Gravelly Bottom RoadBus stop206m
  • Charlesford Avenue EastBus stop372m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences676 reports34%
  • Anti-social Behaviour391 reports19%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson196 reports10%
  • Other Theft178 reports9%

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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 3PR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME17 3PR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Comparables

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 16a is modelled from its 96 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 3PR. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 16a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 16a was lodged in July 2026 at band C and is valid until July 2036. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 16a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME17 3PR, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
16a is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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