What type of property is 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR last change hands?

40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR last sold for £280,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £136,000 in April 2003, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between April 2003 and October 2024, 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR rose from £136,000 to £280,000, a change of £144,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The current EPC rating for 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR is in council tax band C.

Where is 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR located?

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

How safe is the area around 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

Police records around 40 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 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The closest primary school to 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR is Kingswood Primary School (328m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 40 Elder Close, ME17 3PR?

The closest bus stop to 40 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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40 Elder Close, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 Elder Close

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

40 Elder Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Kingswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3PR). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 58 m² it sits well below the postcode median (83 m² across 17 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 105.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £280,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Aug 2024

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2034

7 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Elder Close, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Elder Close 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.

40 Elder Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2003.

Current estimate

£295,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£280,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2024Most recent
£280,000
+105.9%over 21 years
23 April 2003
£136,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3PR: £313,000 (2025–2022).

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.

40 Elder Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,828

Street avg £3,497

Strongly above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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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.

£341k

1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood

ME17 3PE

2 bed

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1 Cayser Drive, Kingswood

ME17 3QB

2 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Bushy Grove, Kingswood

ME17 3QL

3 bed1 bath

£386k

1 Ashford Drive, Kingswood

ME17 3PB

3 bed1 bath

£406k

1 Batten Walk

ME17 3AA

3 bed2 bath

£463k

1 Baker Road

ME17 3GP

4 bed2 bath

£307k

1 Ashurst Cottages, Forsham Lane, Chart Sutton

ME17 3ER

£307k

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

0.1 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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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