What kind of home is Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD is a detached house.

What did Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD sell for?

Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD last sold for £145,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £200,000 in December 2017. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

Across 3 sales between December 2017 and September 2019, Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD fell from £200,000 to £145,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly -16.8% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

The current EPC rating for Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft). That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 3JD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD use?

The latest EPC at Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD records lpg as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD have?

The most recent planning decision at Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD was a refusal for an application (ref. 24/503384/SUB) in March 2025. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD in?

Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD sits in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

Police records around Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD 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.

How well connected is Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD?

The closest bus stop to Scammell Lodge, Friningham, ME14 3JD is Kent County Showground, 1.6km away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Scammell Lodge, Friningham, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JD

3 sales on record10 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Scammell Lodge

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

Scammell Lodge is a detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3JD). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. Main heating runs on lpg.

Across 2017–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at -16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 sits 73.1% above the 2019 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 52.8% below the postcode norm. 10 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 97 m² it's 18.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (82 m² median across 3 EPCs). Last sale on file: £145,000 in September 2019.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromG2toE54

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Scammell Lodge, Friningham, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Scammell Lodge was refused — worth checking the council file.

10 applications on record at Scammell Lodge, Friningham, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JD

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Flagged:Demolition

Jan 2020
Full
Outcome in report
Demolition of existing commercial buildings and the erection of 2no. replacement buildings for B1 use, including ancillary parking facilities and improvements to access road.
Documents
27 docs on file
Reference
19/505836/FULL
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ConditionsJul 2025Decision
ConditionsMar 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Scammell Lodge changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -16.8% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£145,000

Growth on file: -16.8% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2019Most recent
£145,000
-81.6%over 7 months
1 February 2019
£790,000
+295.0%over 1 year
8 December 2017
£200,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME14 3JD: £360,000 (2025–2001).

Nearby sales in ME14 3JD

On the street

Versus other Friningham homes

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

Price per m² for Scammell Lodge lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,495

Street avg £3,901

Strongly below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 121 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 10.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.6 km

Kent County Showground — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME14 3JD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3JD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.7dB

Low

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