What kind of home is 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL is a detached house.

When did 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL last change hands?

5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL last sold for £310,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £200,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 1 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and September 2014, 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL rose from £200,000 to £310,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +35.6% per year compounded over 1 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in August 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft). That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 3JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL in?

5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL sits in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

Police records around 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL 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.

What schools are near 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

The closest primary school to 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL is Leigh Academy Bearsted (1.5km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (2.8km).

What is the nearest station to 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hockers Lane, ME14 3JL is The Street, 148m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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5 Hockers Lane, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JL

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hockers Lane

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

5 Hockers Lane is a detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3JL). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2012) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 87 m² it sits well below the postcode median (161 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 years since the last transfer (September 2014). Across 2013–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 35.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 is 36.8% above the 2014 sale price.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 Aug 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

5 Hockers Lane 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.

5 Hockers Lane changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 35.6% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£310,000

Growth on file: 35.6% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

4 September 2014Most recent
£310,000
+55.0%over 1 year
28 March 2013
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3JL: £540,000 (2024–2014).

Nearby sales in ME14 3JL

On the street

Versus other Hockers Lane homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Hockers Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,563

Street avg £3,392

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 137 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

Strongly 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.

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1 New Cottages, Old Chatham Road, Sandling

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1 Higham View, Sandling

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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

The Street — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Leigh Academy Bearsted. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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