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1 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF

3 sales on record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Oriel Close

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

1 Oriel Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3BF). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (81 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £498,000 is 26.1% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£334/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Oriel Close

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2011from Aug 2009
Heating Controls
Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Jun 2022from Jun 2011
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Oriel Close has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

1 Oriel Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£498,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 6 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£395,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2016Most recent

    £395,000

    +58.0%over 2 years

  2. 28 August 2013

    £250,000

    -13.8%over 3 years

  3. 23 May 2010

    £290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3BF: £315,000 (2022–2009).

On the street

Versus other Oriel Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Oriel Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,591

Street avg £3,438

Above

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 12 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Oriel Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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4 bed2 bath
£500k

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3 bed
£468k

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3 bed1 bath
£464k

1 Black Cottages, Lidsing Road, Boxley

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3 bed2 bath
£417k

1 Bakery Cottages, Chatham Road, Sandling

ME14 3BE

3 bed
£400k

1 Friars Cottage, Thurnham Lane, Thurnham

ME14 3LQ

2 bed1 bath
£506k

1 Brickfield Cottages, Cold Blow Lane, Thurnham

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Maidstone district page.
Full Maidstone report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Leigh Academy Bearsted. 7 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 3BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME14 3BF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.