What type of property is 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ last sold for £250,000 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £70,000 in July 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

Across 3 sales between July 1997 and March 2020, 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ rose from £70,000 to £250,000, a change of £180,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ located?

2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ sits in Loose, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

Police records around 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ show an average of 414 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ is Loose Primary School (657m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cornwallis Academy (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, ME15 0EQ is Nursing Home, 281m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 0EQ

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Fairview Cottages

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

2 Fairview Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Loose, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 117), a 3-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £283,000 is 13.2% above the 2020 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £250,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Central heatingYes
Period featuresYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 July 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Jun 2009

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Fairview Cottages, High Banks, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 0EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Fairview Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

2 Fairview Cottages has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£250,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2020Most recent
£250,000
+19.0%over 12 years
29 May 2007
£210,000
+200.0%over 9 years
24 July 1997
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0EQ: £230,000 (2021–2013).

Nearby sales in ME15 0EQ

On the street

Versus other High Banks homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 2 Fairview Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,464

Street avg £4,298

On par

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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Comparables

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Nursing Home — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Loose Primary School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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