What type of property is 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

3 River Close, ME15 0JE is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The current EPC rating for 3 River Close, ME15 0JE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

3 River Close, ME15 0JE has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (1,324 sq ft). That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 0JE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 River Close, ME15 0JE heated?

The latest EPC at 3 River Close, ME15 0JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

3 River Close, ME15 0JE is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 River Close, ME15 0JE located?

3 River Close, ME15 0JE sits in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

Police records around 3 River Close, ME15 0JE 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 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The closest primary school to 3 River Close, ME15 0JE is East Farleigh Primary School (583m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oakwood Park Grammar School (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The closest bus stop to 3 River Close, ME15 0JE is East Farleigh - Bull Inn, 152m away. The nearest bus option is Church, 153m away.

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3 River Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0JE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

123 m²

1324 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 3 River Close

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

3 River Close is a detached house in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0JE). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from May 2011

EPC improved fromD65toC73

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

31%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 River Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 River Close 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.

3 River Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£471,000

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 ME15 0JE: £405,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in ME15 0JE

On the street

Versus other River Close homes

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

3 River Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 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.

£471k

1 Barn View, Shingle Barn Lane, West Farleigh

ME15 0PL

£475k

1 Bridge Cottages, St Helens Lane, East Farleigh

ME15 0LB

4 bed

£481k

1 Church Villas, Church Street, Loose

ME15 0BX

3 bed2 bath

£439k

1 Bensted Close, Hunton

ME15 0SD

3 bed1 bath

£437k

1 Adbert Drive, East Farleigh

ME15 0DE

3 bed2 bath

£428k

1 2 St Helens Cottages, St Helens Lane, West Farleigh

ME15 0JZ

3 bed

£428k

1 Busbridge Road

ME15 0HY

3 bed1 bath

£422k

1 Bridge Cottages, Station Hill, East Farleigh

ME15 0JG

2 bed1 bath

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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

414/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

East Farleigh - Bull Inn — bus station.

Closest school

0.6 km

East Farleigh Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0JE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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