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2 Fairview Cottages, Somerfield Road, Maidstone, ME16 8JJ

UPRN:200003668765Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Planning· 5mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-10T07:08:53.514526+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T18:38:31.304781+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T22:53:47.407741+00:00)
2 Fairview Cottages, Somerfield Road, Maidstone, ME16 8JJ

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£410,000
£389k - £430kHigh
Estimate
£410k
Range
£389k – £430k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
4.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Fairview Cottages earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (59/100). 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)Defra 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
55/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
59/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£410,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield4.98%
1y Growth+40.0%
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.2%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
3ME16 8JJ
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
  • 26/504285/SUB
    Submission of details pursuant to conditions 2 (materials), 6 (landscaping scheme), 8 (hard landscape works), 10 (surface water drainage scheme), 12 (Flood Risk Assessment) and 16 (access signage) subject to 26/501777/FULL.
    Pending
  • 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
  • 26/504202/TPOA
    TPO application to remove one Lime (T1) close to ground level and treat stump with ecoplugs or suitable alternative to inhibit regrowth. Remove stems of Scots Pine (TG7) within 20m of area of damage (as shown in Arboricultural Subsidence Report).
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density2,746 /km²
Owner Occupied46%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 67%65+ 16%

Schools Nearby

  • Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision
    0.1 mi
    Good
  • Brunswick House Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The Maplesden Noakes School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Outstanding

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

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