Sold STC Maisonette

12 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME14 5NX

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 30 Oct 2023 (-957d)

£235,000

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# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (ME14 5NX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME14 5NX |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 66 m² |
| Last sold | £235,000 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 17/11/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £377/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £235

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- E (£10)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9310-2908-0190-2599-3145)

## Description

Much improved purpose built first floor maisonette. Located on the fringe of this sought after development within walking distance of excellent local amenities.  The improvements include new felted and battened roof, UPVC fascias, soffits, gutters and downpipes (creating a low maintenance exterior) and renewed garage roof and door.  The property has a regularly serviced gas central heating system with Worcester boiler. Within the last year the vendors have also renewed the lease and the property is offered with 124 years unexpired.  The light and airy well proportioned rooms are arranged predominantly on one floor and extend to 740sq'.  Agents Note: It is considered that this property would achieve £900 as a monthly rental

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/141429125/582608) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/141429125/582611) - Energy Performance Certificate

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15407505
- **Address:** 12 Goldthorne Close, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5NX
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/09/2022
- **Work Completed:** 01/07/2022
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15831103
- **Address:** 12 Goldthorne Close, MAIDSTONE, ME14 5NX
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/07/2023
- **Work Completed:** 27/06/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX | £235,000 | 07/11/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 37A ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP | £245,000 | 11/11/2025 | Flat |
| 3 BIRCHINGTON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PF | £233,000 | 11/10/2024 | Flat |
| 6 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ | £225,000 | 20/12/2023 | Flat |
| 19 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ | £145,000 | 14/09/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 7 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX | £150,000 | 29/03/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 2 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX | £240,000 | 14/12/2022 | Flat |
| 2 MOSTYN ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NY | £230,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| 37A ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP | £285,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat |
| 37 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP | £250,000 | 17/06/2022 | Flat |
| 9 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ | £233,000 | 28/04/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 19 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX | £230,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX | £215,000 | 17/01/2022 | Flat |
| MULBERRY COURT FLAT 6 ARDENLEE DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5LX | £260,000 | 07/01/2022 | Flat |
| 17 ALKHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PA | £205,000 | 07/09/2021 | Flat |
| 5 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ | £158,000 | 06/08/2021 | Flat |
| 17 ALKHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PA | £125,000 | 18/06/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £208,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £216,167 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £213,014 (37 Flat, ME14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maidstone). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,157/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,286/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,415/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £903/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £128,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,561/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 1.6%
- **10y growth:** 37.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 15.2%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (124 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£235,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,561/m²

Local average

£213,014 (+10.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,282 of 33,755)

Street crime

489 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Close to local schools, shops and amenities
Garden to rear
** No chain **
124 years remaining on lease
Garage en bloc
GFCH & UPVC Double glazed windows and doors
Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Much improved purpose built first floor maisonette. Located on the fringe of this sought after development within walking distance of excellent local amenities. The improvements include new felted and battened roof, UPVC fascias, soffits, gutters and downpipes (creating a low maintenance exterior) and renewed garage roof and door. The property has a regularly serviced gas central heating system with Worcester boiler. Within the last year the vendors have also renewed the lease and the property is offered with 124 years unexpired. The light and airy well proportioned rooms are arranged predominantly on one floor and extend to 740sq'. Agents Note: It is considered that this property would achieve £900 as a monthly rental

Listed by

Penenden Heath

Ferris & Co

Reference: 141429125

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/11/2021

Expiry date: 17/11/2031

Current heating cost: £377/year

Potential heating cost: £333/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £235

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15407505 Recent

Property Details

Street: 12 Goldthorne Close

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME14 5NX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 25/09/2022

Work Completed: 01/07/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15831103 Recent

Property Details

Street: 12 Goldthorne Close

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME14 5NX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 02/07/2023

Work Completed: 27/06/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£235,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
37A ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP	£245,000	11/11/2025	Flat
3 BIRCHINGTON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PF	£233,000	11/10/2024	Flat
6 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ	£225,000	20/12/2023	Flat
19 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ	£145,000	14/09/2023	Flat
Same street 7 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX	£150,000	29/03/2023	Other
Same street 2 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX	£240,000	14/12/2022	Flat
2 MOSTYN ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NY	£230,000	11/11/2022	Flat
37A ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP	£285,000	21/10/2022	Flat
37 ASHFORD ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5DP	£250,000	17/06/2022	Flat
9 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ	£233,000	28/04/2022	Flat
Same street 19 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX	£230,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 17 GOLDTHORNE CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5NX	£215,000	17/01/2022	Flat
MULBERRY COURT FLAT 6 ARDENLEE DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5LX	£260,000	07/01/2022	Flat
17 ALKHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PA	£205,000	07/09/2021	Flat
5 MILSTEAD CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PQ	£158,000	06/08/2021	Flat
17 ALKHAM ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5PA	£125,000	18/06/2021	Flat

Street average: £208,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £216,167 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 1.6%

10y growth 37.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -2.3%

5y (index) 7.1%

10y (index) 15.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,157/mo

Realistic £1,286/mo

Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £903/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Mostyn Road	0.0 miles
Shop	National Tyres and Autocare - a Halfords company	0.3 miles
Shop	Sports Direct	0.5 miles
Train station	Maidstone Model Engineering Society	0.5 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	0.6 miles
Train station	Maidstone East	0.8 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	1.3 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	161
Anti-social behaviour	102
Shoplifting	68
Criminal damage and arson	34
Public order	28
Drugs	24
Other theft	21
Other crime	16
Burglary	8
Vehicle crime	8
Robbery	7
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	3
Theft from the person	3
Total incidents	489

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Invicta Grammar School	Secondary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 23 May 2024
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 9 Jun 2015
Valley Park School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 17 May 2020
School of Science and Technology Maidstone	Secondary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 12 Mar 2023
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 9 Sep 2015

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.55%

Max investor price (0.8%) £160,750

Target investor price (1%) £128,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).