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1 Ernest Drive, Maidstone, ME16 0QS

UPRN:200003704532Bungalow Property2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (52)
Data freshness:Listing· 3mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-26T04:00:03.787951+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:07:08.236334+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T18:39:08.131635+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)
1 Ernest Drive, Maidstone, ME16 0QS

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£373,000
£354k - £392kHigh
Estimate
£373k
Range
£354k – £392k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
4.02%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Ernest Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 72/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (41/100). 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
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HP Score
72/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
41/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 56
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£373,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield4.02%
1y Growth-8.9%
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth-0.2%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£335,000 (2017-01-27)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0ME16 0QS
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/504039/NMAMD
    Non Material Amendment to 26/500391/FULL: Erection of a single storey rear and side wrap around extension, plus single storey front porch. Partial demolition of existing detached garage. - Moving position of interior walls by approx 700mm to reduce size of WC/Wet room, and increase size of Kitchen. This will move the position of side door and window.
    Pending
  • 26/503969/FULL
    Change of use from part childcare (Class E(f)) and residential (Class C3) to a single residential dwelling (Class C3).
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-01-27
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density4,033 /km²
Owner Occupied93%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 52%65+ 33%
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Schools Nearby

  • Palace Wood Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Allington Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Outstanding
  • St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone
    0.7 mi

    Inspected as St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone (URN 118853) on 12 Mar 2024

  • St Simon Stock Catholic School
    0.7 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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Comparables

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  • 24 Ernest Drive
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    £335k
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  • 9 Ernest Drive
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    £375k
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  • 32 Ernest Drive
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    £347k
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  • 43 Ernest Drive
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    £300k
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