What type of property is 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ last change hands?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ last sold for £285,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in September 2006, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2006 and April 2014, 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ rose from £240,000 to £285,000, a change of £45,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ have?

The current EPC rating for 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME15 9TJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ heated?

The latest EPC at 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ had any planning applications?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ has 2 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in June 2010. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ is in council tax band D.

Where is 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ located?

13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ sits in Loose, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME15 postcode district in Kent.

Is 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ in a safe area?

Police records around 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ 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.

Which schools serve 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ?

The closest primary school to 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ is Loose Primary School (266m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is New Line Learning Academy (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ?

The closest bus stop to 13 Valley Drive, ME15 9TJ is Old Loose Hill, 300m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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13 Valley Drive, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 9TJ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 13 Valley Drive

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

13 Valley Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Loose, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME15 9TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 is 49.5% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 34.6% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from May 2009

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%64%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 13 Valley Drive, Loose, Maidstone, ME15 9TJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2010
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of a detached dwelling as shown on drawing nos. RS09/07/SP, Rs09/07/BP and RS09/07/03 received on 15th April 2010.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
10/0638
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Dec 2006
Full
In report
Demolition of existing single garage and outbuildings and erection of a detached two bedroom chalet bungalow with associated parking as shown on drawing number(s) AV/MA/L/SLP, AV/MA/L/FEP, AV/MA/L/LOC and SD-2 received on 25/10/06.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
06/1985
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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.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£285,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

30 April 2014Most recent
£285,000
+18.8%over 7 years
10 September 2006
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME15 9TJ: £470,000 (2025–2020).

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Versus other Valley Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

13 Valley Drive is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,591

Street avg £4,512

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly below

Comparables

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Old Loose Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Loose Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME15 9TJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME15 9TJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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