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Rooks Nest, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
153 m²
1647 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Rooks Nest

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

Rooks Nest is a four-bedroom detached house in Ulcombe, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 153 m² (around 1647 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2009–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £679,000 is 20.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£342/sq ft) was about 42% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (January 2017). At 153 m² it's 30% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (219 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • DrivewayYes
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Jun 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2016

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 6 June 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2016from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromF27toD66
Main Fuel
OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at Rooks Nest, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ

1decisions1extensions8documents15nearby
  1. Mar 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side and rear of property

    Erection of a two storey side/rear extension and single storey front extension as shown on plan numbers 09.07.RC-001, 09.07.RC-002, 09.07.RC-003 and supporting statement received 15th January 2010.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    10/0051
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2009.

Current estimate

£679,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£564,000

Growth on file: 12.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 9 January 2017Most recent

    £564,000

    +125.6%over 7 years
  2. 2 December 2009

    £250,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in ME17 1DJ: £557,500 (2023–2001).

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.

On floor area, Rooks Nest runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,686

Street avg £2,950

Above

Floor Area

153 m²

Street avg 217 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 7.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Rooks Nest

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

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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
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.

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 Rooks Nest, Ulcombe Hill, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.