What type of property is 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, listed for its heritage value.

When did 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL last change hands?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL last sold for £475,000 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £375,000 in April 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between April 2011 and June 2018, 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL rose from £375,000 to £475,000, a change of £100,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL is E with a score of 52 out of 100, lodged in April 2012. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (1,625 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 54% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1RL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL have?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL has listed-building consent activity on record, most recently in June 2005 (ref. 05/0877). Across all filings there are 1 approved and 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL located?

2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL sits in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

Police records around 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL 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 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

The closest primary school to 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL is Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School (66m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, ME17 1RL is The George, 88m away. The nearest rail option is Hollingbourne Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1RL

Listed buildingNotable views3 sales on record2 planning records

Estimated value

£567,000

Since the 2018 sale (£475,000)+19%
Against ME17 1RL's recent median (£325,000)+74%

Newest record on this page: July 2024. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

151 m²

1625 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 52

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£567,000

Against its 2018 sale (£475,000)+19%
Against ME17 1RL's recent median (£325,000)+74%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 2 Stanley Cottages is modelled from its 151 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 1RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
151 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2012
Sales of this home
3 sales recorded, the latest in 2018
Recent sales in ME17 1RL
5 sales, median £325,000 (2024–1998)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 of 2 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Stanley Cottages saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Sales timeline

3 June 2018Most recent
£475,000
+21.8%over 3 years
13 August 2014
£390,000
+4.0%over 3 years
27 April 2011
£375,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1RL: £325,000 (2024–1998).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1RL. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
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Overview

About 2 Stanley Cottages

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

2 Stanley Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1RL). It has a recorded floor area of 151 m² (around 1625 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (April 2012) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from April 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 151 m² the property is well over the postcode median (98 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. On the market in June 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £567,000 is 19.4% above the 2018 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff street
Notable viewsYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Heating systemGas
Period featuresYes

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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.

2 Stanley Cottages'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 02 Apr 2022

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2012

EPC Rating

E52

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 2 April 2022

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2012from Jan 2011

EPC improved fromD60toE52

Glazing

Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

32%56%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Stanley Cottages has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

2 applications on record at 2 Stanley Cottages, Lower Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1RL

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Flagged:Listed building

Feb 2005
Heritage
Outcome in report
An application for listed building consent for the installation of 2 No conservation velux rooflights,as shown 1 unnumbered 1:1250 scaled location plan and on drawing number 24. 187.1 and received on 23/12/04.
Listed
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
04/2431
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On the street

Versus other Lower Street homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Stanley Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,146

Street avg £3,913

Strongly below

Floor Area

151 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

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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.

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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 George — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary66m
Hollingbourne Primary SchoolPrimary2.2km
Kingswood Primary SchoolPrimary2.9km

Nearest stops

The GeorgeBus stop88m
Penfold HillBus stop335m
Forge LaneBus stop463m
CastleBus stop832m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences676 reports34%
Anti-social Behaviour391 reports19%
Criminal Damage & Arson196 reports10%
Other Theft178 reports9%

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Comparables

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 2 Stanley Cottages is modelled from its 151 m² EPC floor area, its 3 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 1RL. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 3 sales are recorded for 2 Stanley Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 2 Stanley Cottages was lodged in April 2012 at band E and expired in April 2022, so a new one is needed to sell or let. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 2 Stanley Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 3 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME17 1RL, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 2 Stanley Cottages is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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