What type of property is 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY last change hands?

7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY last sold for £275,000 in May 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £65,950 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between March 1998 and May 2024, 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY rose from £65,950 to £275,000, a change of £209,050. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME9 8LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY located?

7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY sits in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne. It falls within the ME9 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

Police records around 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

The closest primary school to 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY is Iwade School (393m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY?

The closest bus stop to 7 Kingfisher Close, ME9 8LY is Kingfisher Close, 106m away. The nearest rail option is Kemsley Rail Station, 1.4km away.

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7 Kingfisher Close, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8LY

7 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Kingfisher Close

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

7 Kingfisher Close is an end-of-terrace house in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne (ME9 8LY). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2020. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£406/sq ft) was about 106.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 63 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 20 EPCs). Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £275,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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(1 of 2)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Sept 2020

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kingfisher Close, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Kingfisher Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

23applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Kingfisher Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£275,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

23 May 2024Most recent
£275,000
+1.9%
28 March 2024
£270,000
+8.0%over 3 years
16 December 2020
£250,000
+11.1%over 3 years
19 December 2016
£225,000
+48.0%over 8 years
16 October 2008
£152,000
+26.7%over 5 years
16 April 2003
£119,995
+81.9%over 5 years
6 March 1998
£65,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME9 8LY: £365,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in ME9 8LY

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Versus other Kingfisher Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 7 Kingfisher Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,365

Street avg £3,170

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 90 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Kingfisher Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Iwade School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME9 8LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME9 8LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

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