24 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £214,871 , which equates to approximately £281 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 Jan 2015 for £158,000. Since then, the value has increased by £56,871, representing a 36.0% increase, or approximately 3.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £214,871 is:

  • 4.0% higher than the average property price on Birchington Close
  • 3.5% higher than the average in the ME14 5PF postcode area
  • and 38.9% lower than the average price for Maidstone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 13 June 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£214,871
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£281
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

24 Birchington Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2024.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Jun 2014. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall energy efficiency changing from good to average, with the construction or insulation remaining cavity wall, filled cavity.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 23% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME14 5PF

17 th / 29
Price Rank
3% higher than average
2 nd / 25
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
23 rd / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in ME14 5PF , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 23th out of 25 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 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£214,871
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
22 Jan 2015
£158,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £258,200
sale date: 5 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £163,000
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 5 Jun 2020
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2018

Data Sources

The property at 24 Birchington Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 22 Jan 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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