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About 2 Black Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
2 Black Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Boxley, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2013) shows a G (score 12), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The rating has held steady at G across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to F (score 37). Main heating runs on bottled lpg. The latest certificate is from July 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views.
At 130 m² it sits well below the postcode median (193 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2005. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (September 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £604,000 is 37.3% above the 2015 sale price.
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
- Utility roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
- FireplaceYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
2 Black Cottages sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Jul 2023
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 2 Black Cottages, Lidsing Road, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 Black Cottages has an approved rear extension on the planning record.
- Jun 2005ConservatoryFullGranted
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£604,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2015)
£440,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
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The complete analysis of 2 Black Cottages, Lidsing Road, Boxley, Maidstone, ME14 3EL
Everything we know about this property, compiled into one in-depth, downloadable report.
Versus other Lidsing Road homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
2 Black Cottages is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
12 (G)
Street avg 56 (D)
Floor Area
130 m²
Street avg 184 m²
CO₂ Emissions
9.2 t/year
Street avg 6.4 t/year
Similar properties nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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
1.6 km
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 3EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
41.6dB
Everything within walking distance
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