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Hillcroft, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ

Extendable7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
254 m²
2734 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Hillcroft

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

Hillcroft is a four-bedroom detached house in Ulcombe, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 254 m² (around 2734 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 254 m² the property is well over the postcode median (169 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£366/sq ft) was about 60.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 2 refused. Sold August 2023 for £999,950.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • LandYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Aug 2025

Current Certificate
Aug 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
11.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 August 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillcroft, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a side and rear extension application was refused at Hillcroft in 2024.

7 applications on record at Hillcroft, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ

7decisions1extensions104documents15nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. May 2021
    Full
    Outcome in report

    Change of use of a section of former agricultural land to provide a garden extension to the residential curtilage (Retrospective).

    Retrospective
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    21/501616/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. FullDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 15 notable nearby
  • The 104 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

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

Current estimate

£1,086,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£999,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 August 2023Most recent

    £999,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1DJ: £475,000 (2017–2001).

On the street

Versus other Ulcombe Hill homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Hillcroft outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,937

Street avg £2,867

Strongly above

Floor Area

254 m²

Street avg 192 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Hillcroft

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£477k

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1 Armistice Way, Harrietsham

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£368k

1 Ashbank Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds

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3 bed1 bath
£366k

1 Bailies Court, Church Lane, Harrietsham

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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.
Full Maidstone report

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

Crime

144/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Ulcombe Hill — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Kingswood Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Hillcroft, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.