What type of property is Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU is a detached house.

What did Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU sell for?

Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU last sold for £525,000 in December 2023, around 3 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

The current EPC rating for Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU is B with a score of 83 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2023 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU has a recorded floor area of 399 m² (4,295 sq ft). That makes it about 418% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 0PU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU heated?

The latest EPC at Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU have?

The most recent planning decision at Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU was a refusal for renovation (ref. 25/504527/LAWPRO) in December 2025. Earlier filings include 5 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU is in council tax band E.

Where is Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU located?

Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU sits in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

Police records around Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU 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 Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

The closest primary school to Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU is Coxheath Primary School (855m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cornwallis Academy (2.4km).

How well connected is Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU?

The closest bus stop to Little Orchard, Dean Street, ME15 0PU is Deanview Estate, 48m away. The nearest bus option is East Farleigh - Bull Inn, 1.6km away.

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Little Orchard, Dean Street, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0PU

EPC B8 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

399 m²

4295 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 83

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Little Orchard

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

Little Orchard is a detached house in East Farleigh, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0PU). It has a recorded floor area of 399 m² (around 4295 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2026) returns a B (score 83), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2023 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 399 m² the property is well over the postcode median (107 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £1,140,000 sits 117.1% above the 2023 sale of £525,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£122/sq ft) was about 28.4% below the postcode norm. 8 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include an extension and a loft conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold December 2023 for £525,000.

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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.

Little Orchard ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

B83

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from May 2023

EPC improved fromE50toB83

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC BDetached over 300m²

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Little Orchard, Dean Street, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at Little Orchard was refused — worth checking the council file.

8 applications on record at Little Orchard, Dean Street, East Farleigh, Maidstone, ME15 0PU

8decisions3extensions178documents1nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jun 2024
Loft ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, front porch and bay window extension. Loft conversion with front and rear dormers and insertion of roof lights including removal of chimneys and changes to fenestration. Garage conversion into a habitable space. Erection of a open car port with storage. widening of existing driveway, creation of new entry and exit point with vehicle crossover.
ExtensionGarage ConversionPorch
Documents
21 docs on file
Reference
24/501621/FULL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
RenovationMar 2026Decision
OutlineFeb 2026Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Little Orchard valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£1,140,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£525,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

8 December 2023Most recent
£525,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0PU: £770,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in ME15 0PU

On the street

Versus other Dean Street homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Little Orchard is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,316

Street avg £3,371

Strongly below

Floor Area

399 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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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

0.0 km

Deanview Estate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Coxheath Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 0PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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