What kind of home is Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE is a detached house.

When did Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE last change hands?

Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE last sold for £940,000 in February 2026. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

The current EPC rating for Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE has a recorded floor area of 661 m² (7,115 sq ft). That makes it about 726% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 1TE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE use?

The latest EPC at Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE in?

Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE sits in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

Is Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE in a safe area?

Police records around Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE 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 Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

The closest primary school to Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE is Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School (1.6km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE?

The closest bus stop to Bleak House, Back Street, ME17 1TE is Skinner's Way, 598m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Bleak House, Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TE

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

661 m²

7115 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Bleak House

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

Bleak House is a detached house in Leeds, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 1TE). It has a recorded floor area of 661 m² (around 7115 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump.

At 661 m² the property is well over the postcode median (80 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £940,000 in February 2026. Today's modelled estimate of £1,315,000 is 39.9% above the 2026 sale price.

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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.

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

Current Certificate

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

32.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2034

7 years remaining

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, is a large detached home over 300m², and 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 Bleak House, Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bleak House 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.

Current estimate

£1,315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2026)

£940,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 February 2026Most recent
£940,000

Median price across the last 2 sales in ME17 1TE: £101,500 (2001–1997).

Nearby sales in ME17 1TE

On the street

Versus other Back Street homes

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

Bleak House is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

39 (E)

Street avg 44 (E)

Strongly below

Floor Area

661 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

32.0 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

16 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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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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1 Alexander Road, Harrietsham

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Butler Close, 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

0.6 km

Skinner's Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School. 6 schools nearby.

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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 1TE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 1TE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Bleak House, Back Street, Leeds, Maidstone, ME17 1TE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.