What kind of home is 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The current EPC rating for 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft). That makes it about 50% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME14 3LB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB use?

The latest EPC at 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB in?

2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB sits in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district.

Is 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB in a safe area?

Police records around 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB show an average of 236 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The closest primary school to 2a, 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).

How well connected is 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB?

The closest bus stop to 2a, Princes Way, ME14 3LB is The Street, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 2.1km away.

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2a, Princes Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3LB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Detling, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3LB). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2025 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (109 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Aug 2025

EPC improved fromE50toD63

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Princes Way, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3LB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a 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.

2a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£653,000

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 3LB: £375,000 (2026–2021).

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.

2a outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 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.

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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.

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Crime

236/mo

Steady 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

Common questions

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