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2 Upper Chimes, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4RG

UPRN:10022896452Detached House4 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T08:17:44.379461+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-16T07:11:40.715475+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
2 Upper Chimes, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4RG

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£696,000
£661k - £731kHigh
Estimate
£696k
Range
£661k – £731k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,400
£2k - £3k
Monthly
£2,400
Yield
4.14%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Upper Chimes earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 73/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (32/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
73/ 100
High
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
32/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£696,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,400
Gross Yield4.14%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+6.1%
5y Growth+0.3%
10y Growth+2.7%
Last Sold Price£575,000 (2016-03-11)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1ME14 4RG
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/504115/TCA
    Conservation Area Noification: To reduce 1no. Silver Birch Tree from 15m in height and 3.5m in width to 11m-10m in height and 3m-2.5m in width.
    Pending
  • 26/504214/TPOA
    TPO Application to reduce a group of 3no. Sycamore Trees (G1), currently 10m in height and 3m in radial spread reduced to 6m in height and 1m in radial spread. To reduce 2no Maple Trees (T2 and T3) from 10m in height and 3m in radial spread to 6m in height and 2m in radial spread. To fell 1no. Oak Tree (T4) to ground level.
    Pending
  • 26/504048/FULL
    Section 73 - Application for minor material amendment to approved plans condition 2 (to allow changes to the locations of the window and door openings to the rear of the extension) pursuant to 26/502395/FULL for - Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension with 1no. roof light and a side hipped porch over existing entryway. Hip to gable loft conversion with 2 no. roof lights to front elevation and flat roof rear dormer. Erection of a retaining wall, hard and soft landscaping to provide one additional parking space. Erection of as storey family/office outbuilding on the north boundary.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership59.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-03-11
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
17 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density-
Owner Occupied92%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 54%65+ 25%

Schools Nearby

  • Roseacre Junior School
    0.3 mi
    GoodConcerns
  • Thurnham Church of England Infant School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Leigh Academy Bearsted
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding
  • Leigh Academy Snowfields
    0.5 mi
    Outstanding

6 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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