Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Shepherds Cottages, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
4 planning records
Estimated value
£487,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£250,000)+95%
- Against ME15 0SG's recent median (£695,000)-30%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
114 m²
1228 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£487,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£250,000)+95%
- Against ME15 0SG's recent median (£695,000)-30%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Shepherds Cottages is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME15 0SG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
114 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2011
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in ME15 0SG
5 sales, median £695,000 (2025–2006)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 4 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
13 June 2013Most recent
£250,000
30 August 2010
£250,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 0SG: £695,000 (2025–2006).
Nearby sales in ME15 0SG
Elphicks Barn, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
Sold Jun 2025
£1,400,000Shepherds Oast, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
Sold Jun 2019
£695,000Elphicks Farm, Goldings, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
Sold Nov 2010
£1,150,0002 Shepherds Cottages, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
Sold May 2007
£230,251Forsters Cottage, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
Sold Apr 2006
£540,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Shepherds Cottages, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Shepherds Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Shepherds Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Hunton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 0SG). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1228 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2011) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on lpg. The latest certificate is from August 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Today's modelled estimate of £487,000 sits 94.8% above the 2013 sale of £250,000. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 114 m² it sits well below the postcode median (245 m² across 4 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Previously extendedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
1 Shepherds Cottages's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 25 Aug 2021
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2011
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Expired on 25 August 2021
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2011from Dec 2009
EPC improved fromF24toD60
Main Fuel
ElectricLPG
Fuel source changed
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Walls
PoorGood
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Shepherds Cottages, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Shepherds Cottages has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.
4 applications on record at 1 Shepherds Cottages, Water Lane, Hunton, Maidstone, ME15 0SG
4decisions1extensions57documents1nearby
Flagged:RetrospectiveListed building
- Jan 2011ExtensionHeritageOutcome in report
Application for listed building consent for the erection of a single storey side extension, a two storey rear extension, re-roofing of existing building, replacement of metal windows with wooden windows, recladding with brick to flank elevation, alteration of fireplace, other internal alterations and demolition of shed as shown on Heritage Statement received on 18/11/10, a letter from the applicant, 2 descriptions of works, a site block plan, a landscaping plan, plans of the existing shed, fireplace elevation, proposed plans and elevations received on 22/10/10, a section of the North facing wall received on 14/06/10, a site location plan received on 15/07/10.
ListedNew Windows- Documents
- 26 docs on file
- Reference
- 10/1237
- More recent applications — locked
- Tree WorksMar 2012Decision
- ConditionsJun 2011Decision
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Versus other Water Lane homes
Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1 Shepherds Cottages is notably below the street on floor area.
Price per m²
£2,192
Street avg £3,670
Floor Area
114 m²
Street avg 389 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 12.7 t/year
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.
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
1.0 km
Bensted Close — bus stop.
Closest school
0.8 km
Hunton Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Hunton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary752m
- Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary2.1km
- St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled SchoolPrimary2.6km
- Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary2.7km
Nearest stops
- Bensted CloseBus stop961m
- The WoolpackBus stop1.0km
- Emmett Hill LaneBus stop1.3km
- Emmett Hill LaneBus stop1.3km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,168 reports37%
- Anti-social Behaviour1,110 reports19%
- Criminal Damage & Arson597 reports10%
- Shoplifting444 reports8%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 0SG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
40.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.1dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey
Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasLow flood risk
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Shepherds Cottages is modelled from its 114 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME15 0SG. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 1 Shepherds Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Shepherds Cottages was lodged in August 2011 at band D and expired in August 2021, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 1 Shepherds Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 4 schools and 22 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME15 0SG, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1 Shepherds Cottages is in council tax band E. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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