Property profile

47 Captains CloseSutton Valence

ME17 3BA

Headcorn & Sutton Valence

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Map showing 47 Captains Close, Sutton Valence, Maidstone

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Estimated sale price

£220,000

Flats sold in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Dec 2025
£207,000Change since last sale: +£11,000 (+5.4%)
Annualised change
+6.7% per yearMaidstone annualised change (flats) since 2025: −2.7% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £327 per sq ft
£294 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£33 per sq ft (−10%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Headcorn & Sutton Valence
£170,000Estimate vs local median: +£48,000 (+28%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1930-1949
Floor area69 m² / 743 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection13 Sept 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Dec 2025£207,000+23%
03 Oct 2016£168,000+40%
03 Feb 2012£120,000-11%
13 Apr 2006£135,000+97%
01 Jun 2001£68,500-

Local market

Property prices in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Median price: £423,300
Price per sq ft: £388
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £333K – £595K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £423,300 (about £388 per square foot) in Headcorn & Sutton Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £1,450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached48£565,000£394
Semi-Detached29£390,000£395
Terraced12£318,500£392
Flats6£170,000£327

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485,000£179,000£310,000£299,500
2017£537,500£153,250£349,995£300,000
2018£530,000£193,500£335,000£317,500
2019£597,250£172,500£312,500£272,500
2020£525,000£250,000£336,500£300,000
2021£550,000£187,000£365,000£303,389
2022£530,000£257,000£390,000£330,000
2023£585,000£211,000£390,000£320,000
2024£550,000£240,000£390,000£319,000
2025£595,000£221,000£395,000£305,000
2026£510,000£170,000£357,000£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£378£277£334£331
2017£340£315£332£333
2018£372£299£354£281
2019£359£285£332£302
2020£360£359£340£354
2021£364£327£374£333
2022£394£326£423£428
2023£408£331£416£367
2024£380£345£380£387
2025£391£346£382£367
2026£389£333£382£448
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Headcorn & Sutton Valence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Headcorn & Sutton Valence in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 3BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME17 3BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jun 202613, Captains Close, Maidstone, ME17 3BASemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
19 Dec 202547, Captains Close, Maidstone, ME17 3BAFlatsLeasehold£207,000
30 Jun 202529, Captains Close, Maidstone, ME17 3BATerracedFreehold£303,000
14 Oct 202523, South Bank, Maidstone, ME17 3BESemi-DetachedFreehold£395,000

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Area insights for ME17 3BA

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Overview

Postcode ME17 3BA is located in a rural village, within the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Headcorn & Sutton Valence area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year. The median sale price in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £423,300 (around £388 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £332,500 and £595,000. The nearest station is Staplehurst, about 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
30.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,817 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Headcorn & Sutton Valence has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Headcorn & Sutton Valence is £62,432 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from ME17 3BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Headcorn & Sutton Valence near ME17 3BA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Staplehurst located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
1,340.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.14(-43%)
Other theft
8.37(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-43%)
Drugs
2.09(-24%)
Other crime
2.09(+11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
352
90.72%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
11
2.84%
Other White
8
2.06%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.29%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.03%
Total population: 388

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
23.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.14%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.13%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
33.85%
Other social rented
33
25.38%
Owns outright
26
20%
Shared ownership
10
7.69%
Social rents from council
7
5.38%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the ME17 3BA postcode area, located within Headcorn & Sutton Valence, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME17 3BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicableSutton Valence SchoolOther independent school
0.6 miPrimarySutton Valence Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby