1 Apple Tree Close, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9HQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £253,068 , which equates to approximately £346 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Nov 2013 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £100,068, representing a 65.4% increase, or approximately 5.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £253,068 is:

  • 13.0% lower than the average property price on Apple Tree Close
  • 12.6% lower than the average in the ME16 9HQ postcode area
  • and 28.1% lower than the average price for Maidstone as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (5 out of 5 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 23 October 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£253,068
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£346
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

1 Apple Tree Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 23 Oct 2014.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 14 May 2013, when the property was rated E. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 38.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME16 9HQ

11 th / 11
Price Rank
13% lower than average
1 st / 8
Size Rank
23% bigger than average
8 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME16 9HQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 11th out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 8 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 1st out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£253,068
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
21 Nov 2013
£153,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 16 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £218,000
sale date: 8 Oct 2019
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2018

Data Sources

The property at 1 Apple Tree Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9HQ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 Nov 2013. It also has five Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 23 Oct 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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