Sold STC Terraced

73 FLORENCE ROAD

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8EL

2 beds 1 baths 958 sq ft Listed 20 Sep 2022 (-1362d)

£325,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME16 8EL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8EL |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 89 m² |
| Last sold | £295,000 Feb 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/07/2024 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £670/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,595

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000  -  £14,000)
- W (£800  -  £1,200)
- E (£95)
- N (£4,000  -  £6,000)
- U (£9,000  -  £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7908-4096-7293-2464-2944)

## Description

The spacious accommodation offers entrance hall leading to the sitting room/dining room. The sitting room offers a wealth of features including newly fitted sash window which flood the room with light and an exposed fireplace. Leading on from the access to the kitchen you’ll notice an array of wall and base units with a separate utility room adjoining with spaces for various appliances and the downstairs W.C.

Upstairs and previously used as the third bedroom you are present with a clean finished large bathroom with separate shower. Down the hall you will find the second double bedroom and spacious master bedroom again boasting them newly fitted sash windows adding even more character to the home.

Externally the property offers laid to lawn private garden, seating area and shed with back access to the property. To the front of the property, on road permit parking is also available.

The property is situated within easy access to Maidstone town centre, which offers a variety shop within two main shopping centres, the Mall and the Fremlin Walk. Other recent developments include the riverside Lockmeadow Centre, which includes a multiplex cinema, restaurants and nightclubs as well as the town's market. The town centre also includes a bowling alley and several pubs, clubs and restaurants. The property also offers easy access to London and the coast via train or motorway. Local train services in Maidstone are operated by Southeastern rail. Maidstone west (within walking distance), Maidstone East, and Maidstone Barracks are the three stations in the central area of Maidstone.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/127209617/449612) - Front
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/127209617/449613) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/127209617/449615) - Kitchen
- ![Diner / Lounge](/listings/photos/127209617/449619) - Diner / Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127209617/449623) - Lounge
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/127209617/449627) - Master Bedroom
- ![2nd Bedroom](/listings/photos/127209617/449630) - 2nd Bedroom
- ![Shower / Bathroom](/listings/photos/127209617/449632) - Shower / Bathroom
- ![Shower / Bathroom](/listings/photos/127209617/449634) - Shower / Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/127209617/449636) - Rear Garden

## Floorplans

- ![floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/127209617/449640) - floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/127209617/449642) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #15391601
- **Address:** 73 Florence Road, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8EL
- **Certificate Issued:** 11/09/2022
- **Work Completed:** 24/08/2022
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £295,000 | 23/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £310,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £242,000 | 12/07/2017 | Terraced |
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £194,000 | 16/02/2015 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BJ | £410,000 | 22/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 53 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £290,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 47 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ | £340,000 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 35 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £392,500 | 18/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 47 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £390,000 | 19/04/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 90 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN | £300,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 55 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £395,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 71 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £300,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ | £215,000 | 06/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BJ | £272,000 | 29/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £252,500 | 26/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET | £305,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £330,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 157 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF | £345,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £280,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 155 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF | £390,000 | 16/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 76 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN | £256,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £275,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BH | £174,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £250,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET | £132,500 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £250,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 29 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET | £260,000 | 04/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 92 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN | £322,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 52 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £310,000 | 15/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 66 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £240,000 | 10/09/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £337,917 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £282,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £295,964 (44 Terraced, ME16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Maidstone). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,157/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,286/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,415/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Maidstone (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £903/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £128,600

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,652/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 14.6%
- **10y growth:** 6.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 31.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

Front Rear Garden Kitchen Diner / Lounge Lounge Master Bedroom 2nd Bedroom Shower / Bathroom Shower / Bathroom Rear Garden

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Property details

Floor area

89 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£295,000 Feb 2023

Price per m²

£3,652/m²

Local average

£295,964 (+9.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,518 of 33,755)

Street crime

546 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM
NEW SASH WINDOWS
CLOSE TO AMENITIES
PERIOD FEATURES
DOWNSTAIRS W/C
GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN
POTENTIAL LOFT CONVERSION
COUNCIL TAX BAND C

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Hunters are delighted to welcome to the market this beautifully presented two-bedroom period home, located within easy access to Maidstone Town Centre and railway stations. Highlights of this home include large family bathroom, potential loft conversion STPP, modern decor throughout and period features remain.

The spacious accommodation offers entrance hall leading to the sitting room/dining room. The sitting room offers a wealth of features including newly fitted sash window which flood the room with light and an exposed fireplace. Leading on from the access to the kitchen you’ll notice an array of wall and base units with a separate utility room adjoining with spaces for various appliances and the downstairs W.C.

Upstairs and previously used as the third bedroom you are present with a clean finished large bathroom with separate shower. Down the hall you will find the second double bedroom and spacious master bedroom again boasting them newly fitted sash windows adding even more character to the home.

Externally the property offers laid to lawn private garden, seating area and shed with back access to the property. To the front of the property, on road permit parking is also available.

The property is situated within easy access to Maidstone town centre, which offers a variety shop within two main shopping centres, the Mall and the Fremlin Walk. Other recent developments include the riverside Lockmeadow Centre, which includes a multiplex cinema, restaurants and nightclubs as well as the town's market. The town centre also includes a bowling alley and several pubs, clubs and restaurants. The property also offers easy access to London and the coast via train or motorway. Local train services in Maidstone are operated by Southeastern rail. Maidstone west (within walking distance), Maidstone East, and Maidstone Barracks are the three stations in the central area of Maidstone.

Listed by

Maidstone

Hunters Property Group Ltd

Reference: 127209617

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 29/07/2024. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/07/2014

Expiry date: 29/07/2024 (expired)

Current heating cost: £670/year

Potential heating cost: £477/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,595

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£95)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

floorplan.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15391601 Recent

Property Details

Street: 73 Florence Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME16 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 11/09/2022

Work Completed: 24/08/2022

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

52% since 2015

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/02/2023 (3 years ago)	£295,000	-4.8%
Sold	09/06/2022 (4 years ago)	£310,000	+28.1%
Sold	12/07/2017 (8 years ago)	£242,000	+24.7%
Sold	16/02/2015 (11 years ago)	£194,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
14 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BJ	£410,000	22/12/2025	Terraced
53 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£290,000	15/12/2025	Terraced
47 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ	£340,000	27/11/2025	Terraced
Same street 35 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£392,500	18/09/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 47 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£390,000	19/04/2024	Semi-detached
90 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN	£300,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
Same street 55 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£395,000	19/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 71 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£300,000	02/10/2023	Terraced
37 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ	£215,000	06/07/2023	Terraced
9 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BJ	£272,000	29/06/2023	Terraced
15 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£252,500	26/04/2023	Terraced
15 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET	£305,000	27/01/2023	Terraced
4 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£330,000	28/11/2022	Terraced
157 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF	£345,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
23 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£280,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
155 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF	£390,000	16/11/2022	Terraced
76 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN	£256,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
15 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£275,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
34 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BH	£174,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
27 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£250,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
12 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET	£132,500	30/08/2022	Terraced
18 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£250,000	09/08/2022	Terraced
29 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET	£260,000	04/05/2022	Terraced
92 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN	£322,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 52 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£310,000	15/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 66 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£240,000	10/09/2021	Terraced

Street average: £337,917 (6 sales)

Area average: £282,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.6%

10y growth 6.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.7%

10y (index) 31.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,157/mo

Realistic £1,286/mo

Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £903/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME16 8EL

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Charles Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Spar	0.1 miles
Shop	Eurocell	0.2 miles
Train station	Maidstone West	0.2 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	0.6 miles
Train station	Maidstone Barracks	0.6 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	0.6 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	168
Anti-social behaviour	121
Shoplifting	70
Criminal damage and arson	44
Public order	34
Drugs	29
Other theft	26
Other crime	11
Vehicle crime	11
Burglary	8
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	6
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	546

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 2 May 2018
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 25 Feb 2014
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jul 2023
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019
St Augustine Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 25 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £160,750

Target investor price (1%) £128,600

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).