What type of property is Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU is a detached house.

What did Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU sell for?

Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU last sold for £962,500 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £635,000 in September 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2010 and February 2022, Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU rose from £635,000 to £962,500, a change of £327,500. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

The current EPC rating for Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in October 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (1,862 sq ft). That makes it about 29% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1BU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU heated?

The latest EPC at Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU had any planning applications?

Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and two-storey side extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

Where is Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU located?

Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU sits in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

Police records around Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU 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.

Which schools serve Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

The closest primary school to Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU is Harrietsham Church of England Primary School (1.5km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Lenham School (2.4km).

What is the nearest station to Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU?

The closest rail stop to Hillside, Pilgrims Way, ME17 1BU is Harrietsham Rail Station, 902m away. The nearest bus option is Railway Station, 942m away.

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Hillside, Pilgrims Way, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BU

3 sales on record4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

173 m²

1862 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About Hillside

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

Hillside is a detached house in Harrietsham, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1BU). It has a recorded floor area of 173 m² (around 1862 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (October 2016) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on dual fuel.

4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,072,000 is 11.4% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£517/sq ft) was about 160.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £962,500 in February 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2016

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 2 October 2026

Expires this month

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromF31toD55

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

OilDual

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillside, Pilgrims Way, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Hillside has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

4 applications on record at Hillside, Pilgrims Way, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1BU

4decisions3extensions45documents15nearby

Flagged:Retrospective

Jan 2018
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Two storey side/rear extension including creation of balcony.
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
17/506012/FULL
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More recent applications — locked
AmendmentFeb 2026Decision
ExtensionApr 2020Decision

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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 latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£1,072,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£962,500

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2022Most recent
£962,500
+24.2%over 5 years
21 December 2016
£775,000
+22.0%over 6 years
23 September 2010
£635,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME17 1BU: £607,250 (2020–2003).

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Area

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Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.9 km

Harrietsham Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

1.5 km

Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1BU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low

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