Raylands, Pleasant Valley Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0BB
About Raylands
Raylands is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0BB). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1645 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (February 2011) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from February 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Across 2004–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £644,000 sits 61% above the 2012 sale of £400,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 14 years. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront
- GarageDouble
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Heating systemAir source
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Raylands's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 22 Feb 2021
EPC Rating
Planning history
Multiple extension applications run across more than a decade of planning history at Raylands.
- Jul 2018ExtensionOutlineIn report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Prior notification for proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.9 metres from the natural ground level. C) Has a height of 2.7 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.
- Documents
- 8 docs on file
- Reference
- 18/502862/PNEXT
- May 2006Demolition And RebuildFullIn report
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a new double garage as shown on the site location plan, drawing number 01 and an un-numbered drawing received on 24th February and 17/03/06.
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 06/0482
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Raylands
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Raylands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£644,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 7 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
26 January 2012Most recent
£400,000
+35.6%over 7 years16 December 2004
£295,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0BB: £384,000 (2022–2015).
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Sold Mar 2018
£384,000Alderney, Pleasant Valley Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0BB
Sold Oct 2017
£610,000Carpenters Cottage, Pleasant Valley Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0BB
Sold Dec 2015
£335,000Hazel Cottage, Pleasant Valley Lane, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0BB
Sold Feb 2015
£525,000
Everything we know about Raylands, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Pleasant Valley Lane homes
Raylands is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.
Price per m²
£2,618
Street avg £2,864
Floor Area
153 m²
Street avg 164 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.6 t/year
Street avg 5.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Deanview Estate — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Coxheath Primary School. 5 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.0dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.5dB