What kind of home is 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER last change hands?

8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER last sold for £70,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £42,950 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER changed over time?

Across 4 sales between July 1996 and September 2011, 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER rose from £42,950 to £70,000, a change of £27,050. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

The current EPC rating for 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER use?

The latest EPC at 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER is in council tax band C.

Which area is 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER in?

8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

Is 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (383% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

The closest primary school to 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER is Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough (335m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Invicta Grammar School (542m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER?

The closest bus stop to 8 Friars Court, ME14 1ER is Albion Place, 102m away. The nearest bus option is Chequers Bus Station, 333m away.

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8 Friars Court, Queen Anne Road, Maidstone, ME14 1ER

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Friars Court

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Friars Court is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Maidstone (ME14 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since August 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Main heating runs on electricity. At 38 m² this is the 4th smallest of 47 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–78 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 47 units on file.

Across 1996–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £113,000 sits 61.4% above the 2011 sale of £70,000. Last changed hands 15 years ago, in September 2011. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Aug 2010

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Friars Court, Queen Anne Road, Maidstone, ME14 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Friars Court has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

27 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Friars Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£113,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£70,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

11 September 2011Most recent
£70,000
-24.7%over 6 years
24 April 2005
£93,000
+57.6%over 4 years
21 November 2000
£59,000
+37.4%over 4 years
17 July 1996
£42,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 1ER: £66,750 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME14 1ER

On the street

Versus other Friars Court homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 8 Friars Court stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,842

Street avg £2,130

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Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 44 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Albion Place — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 1ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 1ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.4dB

Low

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