What kind of home is 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

The current EPC rating for 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE use?

The latest EPC at 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE in?

4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

Is 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE 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 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

The closest primary school to 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (1.3km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lenham School (2.0km).

What is the nearest station to 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE?

The closest bus stop to 4 Church Lane, ME17 1BE is Church Lane, 84m away. The nearest rail option is Harrietsham Rail Station, 716m away.

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4 Church Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BE

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 4 Church Lane

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

4 Church Lane is a semi-detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1BE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very 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 85), a 2-band jump.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 86% of similar EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Church Lane, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Church Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Church Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£275,000

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 ME17 1BE: £169,995 (2025–2005).

Nearby sales in ME17 1BE

On the street

Versus other Church Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 4 Church Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£289k

1 Brogden Crescent, Leeds

ME17 1RA

£234k

1 Bourneside Terrace, Eyhorne Street, Hollingbourne

ME17 1TN

£333k

1 Alms Houses, East Street, Harrietsham

ME17 1HJ

£353k

1 Big Allington Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Hollingbourne

ME17 1RD

£353k

1 Bottins Platt Cottages, Upper Street, Leeds

ME17 1SA

£359k

1 Blackthorn Walk, Harrietsham

ME17 1FN

3 bed2 bath

£364k

1 Bank Cottages, Pilgrims Way, Hollingbourne

ME17 1UP

£366k

1 Bailies Court, Church Lane, Harrietsham

ME17 1AG

3 bed2 bath

Area

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.

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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

0.1 km

Church Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 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 1BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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