What kind of home is The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP is a detached house.

When did The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP last change hands?

The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP last sold for £1,000,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The current EPC rating for The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP use?

The latest EPC at The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The most recent planning decision at The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP was a refusal for two-storey extension (ref. 25/501747/REM) in June 2025. Earlier filings include 6 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP in?

The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

Police records around The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP show an average of 144 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The closest primary school to The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (1.2km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lenham School (2.2km).

What transport links are near The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP?

The closest bus stop to The Rectory, Church Road, ME17 1AP is Chippendayle Drive, 274m away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 529m away.

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The Rectory, Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AP

12 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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About The Rectory

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

The Rectory is a detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £684,000 is 31.6% below the 2024 sale of £1,000,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. 12 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 4 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Sold August 2024 for £1,000,000.

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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.

The Rectory's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 December 2032

6 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against The Rectory, Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at The Rectory was refused — worth checking the council file.

12 applications on record at The Rectory, Church Road, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AP

2 live now

10decisions3extensions239documents15nearby

May 2021
New BuildOutline
Outcome in report
Outline application for the retention of existing dwelling and erection of 4no. dwellings (Access being sought).
Documents
28 docs on file
Reference
21/501777/OUT
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More recent applications — locked
ConditionsApr 2026Decision
ExtensionJan 2026Non Material Amendment to 25/504467/REM: Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 1 (to allow changes to the layout, roof and elevations of all five units, including erection of a two storey side extension to the existing dwelling (unit 3), and the change of units 1 and 2 from semi-detached to detached dwellings) pursuant to 23/504725/REM for - Approval of Reserved Matters (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale being sought) for the retention of existing dwelling and erection of 4no. dwellings, with associated refuse and cycle storage, parking, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancements, pursuant to Outline application 21/505816/OUT allowed on appeal. - Unit 1 Removal of side access door, Minor repositioning of bay window, Move Kitchen / Dining Area to rear of property and create a Snug in place of the Kitchen, Reduce width of rear external door. Unit 2 Move Kitchen / Dining Area to rear of property and create a Snug in place of the Kitchen, Reduce width of rear external door, First floor layout reorganised to match other units.Decision

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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.

The Rectory valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£684,000

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Last sold (2024)

£1,000,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 August 2024Most recent
£1,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1AP: £495,500 (2023–1995).

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Chippendayle Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

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