What type of property is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT last change hands?

5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT last sold for £450,000 in January 2000, around 27 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £240,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and January 2000, 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT rose from £240,000 to £450,000, a change of £210,000. That works out to roughly +15.5% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

The current EPC rating for 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2017. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (2,540 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in ME17 3HT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT located?

5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT sits in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district.

Is 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT 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 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

The closest primary school to 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT is Sutton Valence Primary School (110m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Southways, North Street, ME17 3HT is The King's Head, 44m away. In total there are 22 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Southways, North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HT

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

236 m²

2540 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About 5 Southways

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

5 Southways is a five-bedroom detached house in Sutton Valence, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3HT). It has a recorded floor area of 236 m² (around 2540 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 27 years, with the last transfer in January 2000. Across 1995–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £882,000 sits 96% above the 2000 sale of £450,000. One planning record on file: tree works refused in 2018. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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.

5 Southways's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Jun 2017

EPC improved fromD61toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Southways, North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Southways, North Street, Sutton Valence, Maidstone, ME17 3HT

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Nov 2018
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
TPO application to fell three Wellingtonia trees as described in submitted Arboricultural survey
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
18/504848/TPO
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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.

5 Southways's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£882,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.5% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£450,000

Growth on file: 15.5% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2000Most recent
£450,000
+26.8%over 1 year
24 June 1998
£355,000
+47.9%over 2 years
6 September 1995
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3HT: £794,500 (2023–2008).

Nearby sales in ME17 3HT

On the street

Versus other North Street homes

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

5 Southways outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,907

Street avg £1,975

Above

Floor Area

236 m²

Street avg 290 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 11.2 t/year

Strongly above

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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

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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

0.0 km

The King's Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Sutton Valence Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 3HT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3HT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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