What type of property is Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX have?

The current EPC rating for Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 3EX. Source: EPC Register.

How is Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX heated?

The latest EPC at Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX is in council tax band E.

Where is Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX located?

Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX sits in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

Police records around Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 60% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (383% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

The closest primary school to Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX is Leigh Academy Bearsted (1.8km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX?

The closest bus stop to Merville, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3EX is Jade's Crossing, 147m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 2.5km away.

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Merville, Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3EX

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Merville

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

Merville is a semi-detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3EX). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Merville's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Aug 2017

EPC improved fromF36toD57

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Merville, Pilgrims Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Merville has no planning applications on record.

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.

Merville has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3EX: £450,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in ME14 3EX

On the street

Versus other Pilgrims Way homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Merville lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 61 (D)

Below

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 128 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£506k

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£500k

1 Orchard View, Detling

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3 bed

£498k

1 Oriel Close, Hockers Lane, Detling

ME14 3BF

4 bed2 bath

£520k

1 Pilgrims View, Sandling

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£537k

1 Grey Wethers, Sandling

ME14 3DW

£540k

1 Chiltern Place, The Street, Detling

ME14 3JT

4 bed2 bath

£469k

1 Higham View, Sandling

ME14 3DG

4 bed

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

0.1 km

Jade's Crossing — bus stop.

Closest school

1.8 km

Leigh Academy Bearsted. 5 schools nearby.

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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 3EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3EX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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