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West Combe, Warmlake Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3RP

1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
108 m²
1163 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About West Combe

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

West Combe is a three-bedroom detached house in Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3RP). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2018. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2018–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £572,000 is 15.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£426/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £495,000 in September 2020.

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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDetached

Building

  • Heating systemElectric
  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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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)
Jul 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from May 2010
EPC improved fromF37toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
0%94%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against West Combe, Warmlake Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

West Combe has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at West Combe, Warmlake Road, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3RP

1decisions1extensions5documents8nearby
  1. Jan 2018
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Prior notification for a proposed single storey rear extension which: A) Extends by 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling. B) Has a maximum height of 3.7 metres from the natural ground level. C) Has a height of 2.2 metres at the eaves from the natural ground level.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    17/506495/PNEXT
    Full record in report

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£572,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.8% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£495,000

Growth on file: 16.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2020Most recent

    £495,000

    +50.0%over 2 years

  2. 16 February 2018

    £330,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3RP: £550,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Warmlake Road homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

West Combe is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,583

Street avg £3,796

Above

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 120 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about West Combe

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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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2 bed2 bath
£341k

1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood

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£797k

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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

Chart Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Leigh Academy Langley Park. 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 3RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for ME17 3RP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 3RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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