Sold STC Semi-detached

32 ST LUKES ROAD

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME14 5AW

4 beds 2 baths Listed 29 Apr 2022 (-1506d)

£465,000

Reduced on 2 Aug 2022

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External Lounge Kitchen Dining Area Bathroom Bedroom 1 En-Suite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Patio / Decking Kitchen

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£460,000 Apr 2023

Local average

£411,446 (+13%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,716 of 33,755)

Street crime

507 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Sold by Wards
  • Impressive character style family home
  • Loft conversion providing a large bedroom with en suite facilities & dressing room
  • Sought after location close to town centre, ideal for the station
  • Contemporary style kitchen & 2 attractive bathrooms
  • No forward chain
  • EPC energy rating C (70)

Additional details

Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

This impressive semi-detached family house is located in one of Maidstone's premiere roads. From here you can easily walk into town or to the station & it is also quick & easy to access the motorways. Available with no chain, the house is ready for immediate occupation.Room sizes:HallwayLounge: 15'2 x 11'7 (4.63m x 3.53m)Dining Area: 12'11 x 8'3 (3.94m x 2.52m)Kitchen: 24'0 x 7'7 (7.32m x 2.31m)Cellar: 12'0 x 9'7 (3.66m x 2.92m)LandingBedroom 2: 11'8 x 11'4 (3.56m x 3.46m)Bedroom 3: 11'7 x 11'5 (3.53m x 3.48m)Bedroom 4: 12'0 x 7'7 (3.66m x 2.31m)Bathroom: 15'2 x 8'1 (4.63m x 2.47m)LandingBedroom 1: 14'9 x 11'9 (4.50m x 3.58m)En-Suite Shower RoomDressing Area: 7'7 x 7'4 (2.31m x 2.24m)Rear GardenFront Garden 
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
 
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Listed by

Maidstone

Arun Estates

Reference: 85085703

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

Basement

Basement

First Floor

First Floor

Second Floor

Second Floor

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15865855 Recent

Property Details

Street: 32 St. Lukes Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME14 5AW

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/07/2023

Work Completed: 23/06/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #15894809 Recent

Property Details

Street: 32 St. Lukes Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME14 5AW

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 13/08/2023

Work Completed: 20/07/2023

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

59% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 04/04/2023 (3 years ago) £460,000 +58.6%
Sold 20/07/2012 (13 years ago) £290,000

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
34 HEDLEY STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AD £350,000 15/12/2025 Semi-detached
29 ST LUKE'S AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AN £470,000 18/12/2023 Semi-detached
39 ST LUKE'S AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AN £510,000 17/11/2022 Semi-detached
40 ST LUKES ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AW £350,000 14/09/2022 Semi-detached
4 RECREATION CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AZ £287,500 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
23 ALBANY STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AJ £265,000 21/12/2021 Semi-detached
15 RECREATION CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AZ £375,000 29/07/2021 Semi-detached
40 HEDLEY STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME14 5AD £455,000 23/06/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £382,813 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.3%
10y growth 38.1%

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

1y (index) 4%
5y (index) 21.1%
10y (index) 32.4%

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: £1,546/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Brandon Hire Station 0.1 miles
Bus stop St Lukes Avenue 0.2 miles
Bus stop Hedley Street 0.2 miles
Shop Foley Park News 0.2 miles
Train station Maidstone East 0.5 miles
Train station Maidstone Barracks 0.8 miles
University UCA Maidstone Studios 0.8 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 1.0 miles
Hospital KIMS Hospital 1.2 miles
University University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios 1.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 166
Anti-social behaviour 109
Shoplifting 66
Criminal damage and arson 35
Public order 30
Drugs 24
Other theft 22
Other crime 17
Burglary 8
Robbery 8
Vehicle crime 7
Bicycle theft 6
Possession of weapons 6
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 507

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
Valley Invicta Primary School At East Borough Primary 0.3 miles Good — 9 Jun 2015
Invicta Grammar School Secondary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 23 May 2024
St Paul's Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Jul 2016
North Borough Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Jul 2014
Valley Park School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 17 May 2020

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Chillington St, ME14 £650/mo 4 0.48 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 1.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 59.6×
Monthly cashflow £-1,271/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -11.3%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).