What type of property is 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR sell for?

16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR last sold for £305,000 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,595 in February 2012, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between February 2012 and August 2014, 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR rose from £249,595 to £305,000, a change of £55,405. That works out to roughly +8.6% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The current EPC rating for 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR heated?

The latest EPC at 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR is in council tax band E.

Where is 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR located?

16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR sits in Kingswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

Police records around 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR 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 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The closest primary school to 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR is Kingswood Primary School (328m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The closest bus stop to 16a, Elder Close, ME17 3PR is Charlesford Avenue West, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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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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

C75

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

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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.

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.

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

Current estimate

£446,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£305,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

7 August 2014Most recent
£305,000
+22.2%over 2 years
29 February 2012
£249,595

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

Nearby sales in ME17 3PR

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

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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

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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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2 bed2 bath

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2 bed

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4 bed

£456k

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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.

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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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