What kind of home is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

The current EPC rating for 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (301 sq ft). That makes it about 72% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 6YJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ use?

The latest EPC at 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ in?

14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ sits in Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ in a safe area?

Police records around 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 66% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

The closest primary school to 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ is Archbishop Courtenay Primary School (424m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Maidstone Grammar School (806m), with 10 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ?

The closest bus stop to 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, ME15 6YJ is Hayle Road, 171m away. The nearest rail option is Maidstone West Rail Station, 411m away.

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14 College Cottages, College Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 6YJ

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 3

Floor area

28 m²

301 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Overview

About 14 College Cottages

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

14 College Cottages is a semi-detached house in Maidstone (ME15 6YJ). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band C. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (28–102 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 12 units on file. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (93 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2025. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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 4)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Nov 2013

EPC improved fromC72toF25

Heating System

Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2024from Feb 2024

EPC improved fromF25toD64

Walls

PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 College Cottages, College Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 6YJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Oct 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
TPO Application to re-pollard 4no. Acer Trees (T1-T4) back to old point and sever and gap ivy.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
25/503469/TPOA
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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.

14 College Cottages has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£161,000

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 6YJ: £445,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME15 6YJ

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On the street

Versus other College Avenue homes

Three headline reads against 13 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14 College Cottages is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 64 (D)

On par

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Below

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Area

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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

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hayle Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 6YJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 6YJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.5dB

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