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7 South Street, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9EX

UPRN:200003665562Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:43:47.558853+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
7 South Street, Barming, Maidstone, ME16 9EX

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£224,000
£213k - £236kHigh
Estimate
£224k
Range
£213k – £236k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
6.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

7 South Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (64/100). 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 NationsMarket 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
27/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
64/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 6Bike 36
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£224,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield6.70%
1y Growth+4.0%
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.2%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£225,000 (2024-04-10)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseModerate

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME16 9EX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/504218/TPOA
    TPO Application to remove deadwood greater than 25mm in diameter from 1no. Turkey Oak Tree (T535a) and reduce overall crown of 1no. Mulberry Tree (T535) by 2.5m.
    Pending
  • 26/503515/FULL
    Erection of single storey front extension with porch, removal of existing chimneys, and changes to fenestration.
    Pending
  • 26/503207/FULL
    Demolition of the existing single-storey side extension and construction of a pitched roof over the existing rear extension, together with associated alterations, rooflights and biodiversity enhancements.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining90 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-04-10
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density416 /km²
Owner Occupied90%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 52%65+ 34%

Schools Nearby

  • Barming Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Helens Montessori School
    0.7 mi
    Outstanding
  • Jubilee Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Bower Grove School
    0.9 mi
    Outstanding

4 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 55 South Street
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  • St Margarets House, 7 South Street
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