What type of property is 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT last change hands?

4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT last sold for £235,000 in June 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

The current EPC rating for 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT located?

4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT sits in Linton, Maidstone, Maidstone. It falls within the ME17 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

Police records around 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT 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 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

The closest primary school to 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT is Coxheath Primary School (996m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cornwallis Academy (699m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT?

The closest bus stop to 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, ME17 4NT is Heath House, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4NT

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Alchins Cottages

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

4 Alchins Cottages is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Linton, Maidstone, Maidstone (ME17 4NT). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

A recent sale: £235,000 in June 2025. Today's modelled estimate of £268,000 is 14% above the 2025 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 September 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD58

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, Linton, Maidstone, ME17 4NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Alchins Cottages has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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

£268,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£235,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 June 2025Most recent
£235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME17 4NT: £285,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in ME17 4NT

On the street

Versus other Heath Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 4 Alchins Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,561

Street avg £4,066

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 111 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

On par

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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.

£315k

1 Aspian Drive, Coxheath

ME17 4JZ

3 bed2 bath

£395k

1 Campfield Cottages, Haste Hill Road, Boughton Monchelsea

ME17 4LR

3 bed1 bath

£409k

1 Broad Drive, Boughton Monchelsea

ME17 4SW

3 bed2 bath

£152k

1 Clock House Rise, Coxheath

ME17 4GS

1 bed1 bath

£382k

1 Alchins Cottages, Heath Road, Linton

ME17 4NT

4 bed1 bath

£263k

1 Battalion Close, Coxheath

ME17 4TZ

£473k

1 Brooker Close, Boughton Monchelsea

ME17 4UY

4 bed

£283k

1 Billet Close, Coxheath

ME17 4TY

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 House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Cornwallis Academy. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME17 4NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME17 4NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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