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5 Orchard Place, Maidstone, ME16 8BW

UPRN:200003667535Detached House2 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (57)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-07-26T04:00:02.045797+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T11:49:15.862207+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:26:53.550788+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
5 Orchard Place, Maidstone, ME16 8BW

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£294,000
£265k - £324kMedium
Estimate
£294k
Range
£265k – £324k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
4.08%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Orchard Place earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (82/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
35/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
82/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£294,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield4.08%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.2%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£145,000 (2011-02-24)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME16 8BW
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/504209/LBC
    Listed Building Consent to remove the existing unauthorised fascia sign and clutter. Install 1no. non-illuminated painted timber fascia sign with hand-painted lettering fixed into mortar joints with minimal reversible stainless steel fixings and making good (Resubmission of 26/502650/LBC).
    Pending
  • 26/504208/ADV
    Advertisement Consent for 1x non illuminated fascia sign (Resubmission of 26/502652/ADV).
    Pending
  • 26/504160/OUT
    Section 73 - Application for variation of condition 15 (to allow provision of electric vehicle charge points at 7kW rather than 22kW) pursuant to 17/504144/OUT (65 dwellings and associated vehicular and pedestrian access, car and cycle parking, street and external lighting, main services, bin stores and other ancillary development).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership60.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsNone
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2011-02-24
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density-
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 73%65+ 9%
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Schools Nearby

  • St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Augustine Academy
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

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