What kind of home is Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR is a detached house.

When did Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR last change hands?

Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR last sold for £430,000 in January 2016, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £248,000 in March 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

The current EPC rating for Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. It has improved from a F recorded in August 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft). That makes it about 46% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1DR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR use?

The latest EPC at Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR is in council tax band E.

Which area is Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR in?

Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR sits in Ulcombe, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

Is Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR in a safe area?

Police records around Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR 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 Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

The closest primary school to Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR is Ulcombe Church of England Primary School (210m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR?

The closest bus stop to Blackbirds, The Street, ME17 1DR is The Harrow, 59m away. In total there are 15 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Blackbirds, The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DR

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Blackbirds

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

Blackbirds is a detached house in Ulcombe, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1DR). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 101 m² it sits well below the postcode median (164 m² across 15 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2015–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 73.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £571,000 is 32.8% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£396/sq ft) was about 96.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in January 2016.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Oct 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2015

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 17 October 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2015from Aug 2014

EPC improved fromF26toD60

Main Fuel

LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Blackbirds, The Street, Ulcombe, Maidstone, ME17 1DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Blackbirds 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.

Blackbirds changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£571,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 73.4% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2016)

£430,000

Growth on file: 73.4% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

22 January 2016Most recent
£430,000
+73.4%over 10 months
30 March 2015
£248,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1DR: £585,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in ME17 1DR

On the street

Versus other The Street homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

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

Price per m²

£4,257

Street avg £2,609

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 185 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 7.3 t/year

Above

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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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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

The Harrow — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ulcombe Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

Low

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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