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

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
70 m²
753 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

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.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2
Before you decide

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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 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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2017from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromB81toC78
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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Current estimate

£324,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2009)

£210,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 August 2009Most recent

    £210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3BF: £395,000 (2022–2014).

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.

5 Oriel Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £3,586

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

Years Held

17 years

Street avg 10 years

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 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.
£400k

1 Friars Cottage, Thurnham Lane, Thurnham

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2 bed1 bath
£417k

1 Bakery Cottages, Chatham Road, Sandling

ME14 3BE

3 bed
£464k

1 Black Cottages, Lidsing Road, Boxley

ME14 3EL

3 bed2 bath
£468k

1 New Cottages, Old Chatham Road, Sandling

ME14 3AJ

3 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Farthings Cottages, Grange Lane, Sandling

ME14 3DB

1 bed1 bath
£500k

1 Orchard View, Detling

ME14 3NR

3 bed
£469k

1 Higham View, Sandling

ME14 3DG

4 bed
£498k

1 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling

ME14 3BF

4 bed2 bath
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 5 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3BF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.