2 Gainsborough Drive, Maidstone, ME16 0UZ is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £507,672 , which equates to approximately £390 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Jun 2014 for £333,000. Since then, the value has increased by £174,672, representing a 52.5% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £507,672 is:

  • 3.6% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Drive
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the ME16 0UZ postcode area
  • and 44.3% higher than the average price for Maidstone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 7 February 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£507,672
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£390
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2 Gainsborough Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0UZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Feb 2020.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2012, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 33.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 6% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME16 0UZ

13 th / 17
Price Rank
7% lower than average
2 nd / 12
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
12 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME16 0UZ , this house's estimated value ranks 13th out of 17. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 12 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 2nd out of 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£507,672
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
6 Jun 2014
£333,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1292 sq ft
sale price: £600,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2022
rooms: 7
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £555,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 21 May 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1130 sq ft
sale price: £462,500
sale date: 25 Nov 2015
rooms: 8
size: 1178 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2013

Data Sources

The property at 2 Gainsborough Drive, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0UZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 6 Jun 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Feb 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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