4 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £243,144 , which equates to approximately £396 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Jan 2016 for £194,999. Since then, the value has increased by £48,145, representing a 24.7% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £243,144 is:

  • 17.7% higher than the average property price on Birchington Close
  • 17.1% higher than the average in the ME14 5PF postcode area
  • and 30.9% lower than the average price for Maidstone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded 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 8 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Maisonette
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£243,144
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£396
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Birchington Close, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 8 Oct 2015.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 25 Mar 2015, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7%.

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 changed from electric immersion, off-peak to gas multipoint, with no change in energy efficiency (average).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Gas multipoint
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 71% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME14 5PF

5 th / 29
Price Rank
17% higher than average
18 th / 25
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
4 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME14 5PF , this maisonette's estimated value ranks 5th out of 29. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 25 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£243,144
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+25 %
29 Jan 2016
£194,999
Leasehold
+53.5 %
2 Jun 2015
£127,000
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: 624 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 12 Feb 2021
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

Data Sources

The property at 4 Birchington Close, Maidstone, ME14 5PF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Jan 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 8 Oct 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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