What type of property is 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH is a 3-bedroom detached house.

What did 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH sell for?

16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH last sold for £322,000 in August 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in July 2015, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 2015 and August 2018, 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH rose from £225,000 to £322,000, a change of £97,000. That works out to roughly +12.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

The current EPC rating for 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (1,023 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3QH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH is in council tax band D.

Where is 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH located?

16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH sits in Kingswood, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

Police records around 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH 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 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

The closest primary school to 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH is Kingswood Primary School (147m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH?

The closest bus stop to 16 Bell Way, ME17 3QH is Charlesford Avenue East, 64m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Bell Way, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3QH

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

95 m²

1023 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 16 Bell Way

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

16 Bell Way is a three-bedroom detached house in Kingswood, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3QH). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

At 95 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in August 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Across 2015–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £380,000 is 18% above the 2018 sale price.

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
Bathrooms1

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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)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Aug 2011

EPC improved fromD68toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bell Way, Kingswood, Maidstone, ME17 3QH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bell Way 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.

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

Current estimate

£380,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.6% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£322,000

Growth on file: 12.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2018Most recent
£322,000
+43.1%over 3 years
30 July 2015
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3QH: £325,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in ME17 3QH

On the street

Versus other Bell Way homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 16 Bell Way stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,389

Street avg £3,702

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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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.

£386k

1 Ashford Drive, Kingswood

ME17 3PB

3 bed1 bath

£406k

1 Batten Walk

ME17 3AA

3 bed2 bath

£329k

1 Bushy Grove, Kingswood

ME17 3QL

3 bed1 bath

£384k

1 Cayser Drive, Kingswood

ME17 3QB

2 bed2 bath

£341k

1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood

ME17 3PE

2 bed

£463k

1 Baker Road

ME17 3GP

4 bed2 bath

£712k

1 Boyton Court Cottages, Boyton Court Road, Sutton Valence

ME17 3EG

4 bed

£382k

1 Bella Rosa Drive, Langley

ME17 3US

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 East — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Kingswood Primary School. 4 schools 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 3QH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3QH

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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