8 River Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0JE
About 8 River Close
8 River Close is a three-bedroom detached house in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0JE). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include notable views and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £534,000 sits 52.6% above the 2015 sale of £350,000. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- StudyYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenFront
- ParkingAllocated
- OutbuildingsYes
- Notable viewsYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency decreased
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
8 River Close has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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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
8 River Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£534,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£350,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
30 September 2015Most recent
£350,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0JE: £425,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in ME15 0JE
Everything we know about 8 River Close, 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 River Close homes
Floor Area for 8 River Close lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£3,398
Street avg £3,981
Floor Area
103 m²
Street avg 120 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 4.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
6/mo
Steady 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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.7dB