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4 Dickens Close, Langley, Maidstone, ME17 1TB

2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
87 m²
936 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 Dickens Close

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

4 Dickens Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Langley, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1TB). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 1999–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £447,000 sits 56.8% above the 2014 sale of £285,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include a loft conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). On the market in July 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 September 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromD59toC71
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
Full DoubleTriple

Windows upgraded to triple glazing

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Dickens Close, Langley, Maidstone, ME17 1TB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 Dickens Close, Langley, Maidstone, ME17 1TB

2decisions2extensions19documents15nearby
  1. Jun 2015
    Loft ConversionFull
    Outcome in report

    Loft conversion with front and rear dormers.Erection of rear conservatory.

    ExtensionConservatory
    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    15/501813/FULL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Loft ConversionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 15 notable nearby
  • The 19 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.

4 Dickens Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£447,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£285,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 July 2014Most recent

    £285,000

    +129.8%over 14 years

  2. 17 October 1999

    £124,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 1TB: £385,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Dickens Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Dickens Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,276

Street avg £3,614

On par

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 96 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Dickens Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£548k

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£359k

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£785k

1 2 Upper Street Cottages, Upper Street, Broomfield

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3 bed2 bath
£501k

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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

0.2 km

Heath Road — bus stop.

Closest school

2.0 km

Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School. 6 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 1TB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME17 1TB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1TB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

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 4 Dickens Close, Langley, Maidstone, ME17 1TB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.