What kind of home is 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

8 River Close, ME15 0JE is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 River Close, ME15 0JE sell for?

8 River Close, ME15 0JE last sold for £350,000 in September 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The current EPC rating for 8 River Close, ME15 0JE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

8 River Close, ME15 0JE has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 0JE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 River Close, ME15 0JE use?

The latest EPC at 8 River Close, ME15 0JE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

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

Which area is 8 River Close, ME15 0JE in?

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

What is crime like near 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

Police records around 8 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.

What schools are near 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The closest primary school to 8 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.

How well connected is 8 River Close, ME15 0JE?

The closest bus stop to 8 River Close, ME15 0JE is East Farleigh - Bull Inn, 152m away. The nearest bus option is Church, 153m away.

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

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 River Close

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

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.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in September 2015. Today's modelled estimate of £509,000 is 45.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenFront
ParkingAllocated
OutbuildingsYes
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 10 July 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromD57toC69

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 River Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0JE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£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

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.

Floor Area for 8 River Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,398

Street avg £3,981

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Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

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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.

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3 bed

£410k

1 Charlton Lane, West Farleigh

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1 Bridge Street, Loose

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 River Close, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0JE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.