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About 5 Oriel Close
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
5 Oriel Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3BF). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2017) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (July 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. 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 Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).
Held since August 2009 — that's 17 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £324,000 sits 54.3% above the 2009 sale of £210,000. At 70 m² it sits well below the postcode median (100 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.
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
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
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)
Sept 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£324,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2009)
£210,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The complete analysis of 5 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF
Everything we know about this property, compiled into one in-depth, downloadable report.
Versus other Oriel Close homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
5 Oriel Close is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£3,000
Street avg £3,586
Floor Area
70 m²
Street avg 96 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
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
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· 07:00 – 23:00
58.2dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.
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