What type of property is Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN is a detached house.

When did Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN last change hands?

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN last sold for £1,625,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £1,475,000 in November 2016, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

Across 2 sales between November 2016 and August 2019, Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN rose from £1,475,000 to £1,625,000, a change of £150,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

The current EPC rating for Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN is E with a score of 43 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN has a recorded floor area of 573 m² (6,168 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN heated?

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

What planning history does Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN have?

The most recent planning decision at Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN was a refusal for mixed (ref. 24/505261/FULL) in February 2025. Earlier filings include 10 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN located?

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN sits in Thurnham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME14 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

Police records around Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN 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 Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

The closest primary school to Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN is Thurnham Church of England Infant School (2.6km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN?

The closest bus stop to Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, ME14 3LN is Kent County Showground, 1.8km away. The nearest rail option is Bearsted Rail Station, 1.9km away.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LN

18 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

573 m²

6168 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 43

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Thornham Friars

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

Thornham Friars is a detached house in Thurnham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME14 3LN). It has a recorded floor area of 573 m² (around 6168 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 43), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 55). The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2016–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £2,442,000 sits 50.3% above the 2019 sale of £1,625,000. 18 planning records sit against the property, 10 approved, 6 refused. Past consents include an annexe, an extension and change of use to residential, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Last sale on file: £1,625,000 in August 2019.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Thornham Friars

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Apr 2022

EPC Rating

E43

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

31.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²

Because the property was built before 1919 and is a large detached home over 300m², we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,945 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A an annexe application was refused at Thornham Friars in 2025.

18 applications on record at Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LN

18decisions8extensions382documents3nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveDemolitionChange of useListed building

Jan 2016
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Conversion of stable block to two holiday lets. To include roof extension and alterations.
Extension
Documents
16 docs on file
Reference
15/508631/FULL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AnnexSept 2025Erection of a car barn. Installation of cast iron railings to the perimeter wall; new perimeter wall with electrically operated sliding gates; conversion of a stable block into ancillary annexe accommodation; conversion of garden shed into a workshop, outdoor bar and log store; erection of a pavilion; retrospective permission for a greenhouse,Dormer window repair to north elevation of main house (revised scheme 22/501954/FULL).Decision
RenovationSept 2025Decision

+ 15 more applications in the report

Unlock Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LN's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (18 on record)
All 18 applications on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
The 382 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Thornham Friars valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£2,442,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2019)

£1,625,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

29 August 2019Most recent
£1,625,000
+10.2%over 2 years
23 November 2016
£1,475,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME14 3LN: £88,000 (2002–1995).

Nearby sales in ME14 3LN

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Thornham Friars

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£952k

1 Ace High Close, Thurnham

ME14 3ND

£702k

1 Boxley Oast Street Farm, The Street, Boxley

ME14 3DR

£624k

1 Bimbury Cottages, Bimbury Lane, Detling

ME14 3HY

£567k

1 Aldington Court Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham

ME14 3LW

£540k

1 Chiltern Place, The Street, Detling

ME14 3JT

4 bed2 bath

£537k

1 Grey Wethers, Sandling

ME14 3DW

£520k

1 Pilgrims View, Sandling

ME14 3DQ

£512k

1 Barngarth Farm Cottage, Cox Street, Detling

ME14 3HE

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

1.8 km

Kent County Showground — bus stop.

Closest school

2.6 km

Thurnham Church of England Infant School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME14 3LN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Thornham Friars, Pilgrims Way, Thurnham, Maidstone, ME14 3LN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.