Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
2 planning records
Estimated value
£529,000
- Since the 2022 sale (£560,000)-6%
- Against ME17 3SQ's recent median (£420,000)+26%
Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.
Our estimate
£529,000
- Against its 2022 sale (£560,000)-6%
- Against ME17 3SQ's recent median (£420,000)+26%
Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 4 Laxton Drive is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 3SQ. 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
83 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2021
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in ME17 3SQ
5 sales, median £420,000 (2025–2016)
This page or the full report?
| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2025 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| 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 |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 4 Laxton Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
28 January 2022Most recent
£560,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 3SQ: £420,000 (2025–2016).
Nearby sales in ME17 3SQ
7 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
Sold Jun 2025
£480,0002 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
Sold Sept 2024
£420,0006 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
Sold Nov 2022
£470,0009 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
Sold Jul 2019
£400,0003 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
Sold Aug 2016
£395,000
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Larger development activity nearbyIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
One time fee only - money back guarantee
About 4 Laxton Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
4 Laxton Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Chart Sutton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 3SQ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£627/sq ft) was about 111.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 83 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (100 m² median across 7 EPCs). Last sale on file: £560,000 in January 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.
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
- Dining roomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
- Cul-de-sacYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
- RefurbishedYes
Before you decide
Everything you need to know about 4 Laxton Drive
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Larger development activity nearby
Pick your report · from £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate
Aug 2021EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 August 2031
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
4 Laxton Drive has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
2 applications on record at 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ
2decisions2extensions13documents8nearby
- Apr 2006ConservatoryOutlineOutcome in report
An application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed development being the erection of a conservatory as shown on drawings p1, p2 (rev A), p3, p4, p5 and p6 (rev A) and as described in application MA/06/0445, received on 14/03/06.
Extension- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 06/0445
- More recent applications — locked
- ConservatoryJul 2006Decision
Unlock 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ's full planning history
You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.
- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 8 notable nearby
- The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant
One time fee only - money back guarantee
Versus other Laxton Drive homes
Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
4 Laxton Drive outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£6,747
Street avg £4,220
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 101 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.0 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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.
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
Cobfield — bus stop.
Closest school
1.3 km
Leigh Academy Langley Park. 6 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Leigh Academy Langley ParkPrimary1.3km
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary1.6km
- Leigh Academy Tree TopsPrimary2.0km
- Sutton Valence Primary SchoolPrimary2.0km
Nearest stops
- CobfieldBus stop108m
- Chart CornerBus stop348m
- Chart CornerBus stop418m
- Marlpit FarmBus stop1.0km
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences676 reports34%
- Anti-social Behaviour391 reports19%
- Criminal Damage & Arson196 reports10%
- Other Theft178 reports9%
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 3SQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Get a survey for this property
Level 2 HomeBuyer Report
Mid 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC D
We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.
From £795 · Includes VAT
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£406k
1 Batten Walk
ME17 3AA
3 bed2 bath
£386k
1 Ashford Drive, Kingswood
ME17 3PB
3 bed1 bath
£329k
1 Bushy Grove, Kingswood
ME17 3QL
3 bed1 bath
£463k
1 Baker Road
ME17 3GP
4 bed2 bath
£712k
1 Boyton Court Cottages, Boyton Court Road, Sutton Valence
ME17 3EG
4 bed
£384k
1 Cayser Drive, Kingswood
ME17 3QB
2 bed2 bath
£341k
1 Charlesford Avenue, Kingswood
ME17 3PE
2 bed
£797k
1 Boyton Court Oast, Boyton Court Road, Sutton Valence
ME17 3BY
5 bed2 bath
Property research, connected
Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month
Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.
Start your researchHow to read this page
Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 4 Laxton Drive is modelled from its 83 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in ME17 3SQ. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 4 Laxton Drive. 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 4 Laxton Drive was lodged in August 2021 at band D and is valid until August 2031. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 4 Laxton Drive. 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 6 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from ME17 3SQ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 4 Laxton Drive is in council tax band E. 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.
Common questions
The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone, ME17 3SQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.
Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?
Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.
Keep exploring
- Every home in ME17 3SQSold prices, values and energy ratings for the postcode
- ME 17 property marketPrices, postcodes, schools and transport across the district
- 4 Laxton Drive, Chart Sutton, Maidstone valuationHow the estimate is built and what moves it
- UK house price mapExplore prices by district, year by year
- Report on another addressLook up any home in England and Wales