What kind of home is 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB last change hands?

14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB last sold for £300,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £166,500 in March 2003, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and September 2023, 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB rose from £166,500 to £300,000, a change of £133,500. That works out to roughly +2.9% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The current EPC rating for 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB use?

The latest EPC at 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB is in council tax band E.

Which area is 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB in?

14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB sits in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

Police records around 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB 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 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The closest primary school to 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB is Leigh Academy Bearsted (1.6km), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is School of Science and Technology Maidstone (3.0km).

What is the nearest station to 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Princes Way, ME14 3LB is The Street, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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14 Princes Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3LB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14 Princes Way

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

14 Princes Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3LB). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2003–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £430,000 is 43.3% above the 2023 sale price. Last sale on file: £300,000 in September 2023.

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
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Princes Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Princes Way 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.

14 Princes Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£430,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.9% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£300,000

Growth on file: 2.9% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

28 September 2023Most recent
£300,000
+80.2%over 20 years
10 March 2003
£166,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3LB: £380,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in ME14 3LB

On the street

Versus other Princes Way homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 Princes Way is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,679

Street avg £2,957

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 115 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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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4 bed2 bath

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1 Black Cottages, Lidsing Road, Boxley

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1 New Cottages, Old Chatham Road, Sandling

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Orchard View, Detling

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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

1.6 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 3LB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3LB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.2dB

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FAQ

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