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1 Waterworks Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EB

Solar panels2 planning records

Estimated value

£596,000

  • Since the 2016 sale (£401,000)+49%
  • Against ME14 3EB's recent median (£145,000)+311%

Newest record on this page: March 2020. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
136 m²
1464 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 64
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£596,000

  • Against its 2016 sale (£401,000)+49%
  • Against ME14 3EB's recent median (£145,000)+311%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 1 Waterworks Cottages is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 3EB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    136 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2015

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2016

  • Recent sales in ME14 3EB

    3 sales, median £145,000 (2020–2002)

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SalesLatest sale shown: March 2020Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1 Waterworks Cottages has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2003.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 June 2016Most recent

    £401,000

    +305.1%over 13 years

  2. 10 February 2003

    £99,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in ME14 3EB: £145,000 (2020–2002).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Waterworks Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EB. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Larger development activity nearbyIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 1 Waterworks Cottages

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

1 Waterworks Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3EB). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The property has solar panels and underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (103 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in June 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 2003–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £596,000 is 48.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes

Building

  • Underfloor heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
  • Previously extendedYes
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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.

1 Waterworks Cottages's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D64
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 23 July 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromE49toD64
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation
NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Waterworks Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Waterworks Cottages.

2 applications on record at 1 Waterworks Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EB

2decisions2extensions24documents3nearby
  1. Aug 2008
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of two storey side extension as shown on drawing number WS100-366 received on 11th June 2008.

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    08/1193
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision

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  • The 24 documents, officer reports & conditions
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On the street

Versus other Pilgrims Way homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Waterworks Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 50 (E)

Strongly above

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 128 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 7.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above
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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

236/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

The Kings Arms — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Sandling Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Sandling Primary SchoolPrimary1.9km
  • St Paul's Infant SchoolPrimary2.7km
  • North Borough Junior SchoolPrimary2.8km
  • Swingate Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

  • The Kings ArmsBus stop498m
  • The Kings ArmsBus stop499m
  • Jade's CrossingBus stop2.0km
  • Village HallBus stop2.0km

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences1,398 reports37%
  • Anti-social Behaviour624 reports17%
  • Shoplifting374 reports10%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson278 reports7%

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 3EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME14 3EB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Waterworks Cottages is modelled from its 136 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME14 3EB. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Waterworks Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Waterworks Cottages was lodged in July 2015 at band D and expired in July 2025, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 1 Waterworks Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 5 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME14 3EB, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
1 Waterworks Cottages is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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