What kind of home is 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ last sold for £165,000 in December 2001, around 25 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (1,679 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ had any planning applications?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ has council approval for an extension granted in October 2011 under ref. 11/1499. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ in?

4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

Is 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ 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 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

The closest primary school to 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lenham School (1.9km).

What transport links are near 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ?

The closest bus stop to 4 Old Lain, ME17 1AZ is Church Lane, 172m away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 848m away.

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4 Old Lain, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AZ

3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

156 m²

1679 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Old Lain

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

4 Old Lain is a four-bedroom detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1AZ). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in December 2001. Today's modelled estimate of £564,000 sits 241.8% above the 2001 sale of £165,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£98/sq ft) was about 43.2% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a garage conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

4 Old Lain's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 February 2035

8 years remaining

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Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Old Lain, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 4 Old Lain, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AZ

3decisions3extensions25documents15nearby

Apr 2011
Garage ConversionFull
Outcome in report
Erection of a detached garage and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation as shown on a site location plan and drawing no. 1785 received on 28 February 2011.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
11/0303
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Garage ConversionOct 2011Decision
Garage ConversionJul 2011Decision

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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.

4 Old Lain's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£564,000

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Last sold (2001)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2001Most recent
£165,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in ME17 1AZ: £305,225 (2023–1997).

Nearby sales in ME17 1AZ

Mardan House, Old Lain, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1AZ
Sold Feb 2023
£690,000

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Maidstone report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1AZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

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