Sold STC Flat

71 KINGFISHER MEADOW

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8RB

1 beds 1 baths 57 m² Listed 20 Aug 2025 (-336d)

£160,000

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# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (ME16 8RB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 71 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8RB |
| Price | £160,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £157,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 18/05/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £216/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £5,020

### Recommendations
- E (£20)
- T (£3,000 - £7,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9318-6017-7235-5413-8964)

## Description

This charming one bedroom first floor apartment situated in this sought after river front location will appeal to both those looking for that first time buy or maybe an investment with a great yield.

The home is well presented with a large open plan lounge, modern kitchen area, great sized bedroom and family bathroom.

The sheer size and space on offer here, is a great benefit as the living space is perfect for having friends over or relaxing with loved ones, as is the balcony which adjoins the lounge area, really opening the space up and allowing a private outdoor space to enjoy.

There is a great sized bedroom, more than big enough for a kingsize bed, with built in storage and a lovely, clean family bathroom.

This home is a five minute walk to Maidstone West train station, plus access to local amenities, and river walks on your doorstep, there really are so many reasons why a lovely property like this should be at the top of your wish list.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165990383/1057844) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165990383/1057845) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 71 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £157,000 | 06/03/2026 | Flat |
| 71 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £151,500 | 15/09/2017 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 16 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £250,000 | 16/01/2026 | Flat |
| 26 BODIAM COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8LZ | £170,000 | 07/01/2026 | Flat |
| 19 - 21 FLAT 7 THE BROADWAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8QX | £125,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 166 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RD | £205,000 | 19/12/2025 | Flat |
| 114 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD | £240,000 | 16/12/2025 | Flat |
| 67 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FB | £210,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 11 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £190,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 69 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £100,000 | 31/10/2023 | Flat |
| 177 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE | £150,000 | 20/10/2023 | Flat |
| 16 DIXON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SS | £172,000 | 19/10/2023 | Flat |
| 141 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE | £212,000 | 17/10/2023 | Flat |
| 2 DIXON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SS | £205,000 | 16/10/2023 | Flat |
| 253 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF | £167,000 | 13/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 41 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £180,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| 180 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE | £152,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| 267 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF | £166,000 | 06/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 29 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £200,000 | 28/09/2023 | Flat |
| 170 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RD | £168,000 | 22/09/2023 | Flat |
| 106 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD | £210,000 | 31/08/2023 | Flat |
| COLLEGE PLACE FLAT 1 COLLEGE AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6YJ | £174,000 | 01/08/2023 | Flat |
| 135 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD | £220,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| 8 BODIAM COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8LZ | £208,000 | 10/03/2023 | Flat |
| 140 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD | £227,000 | 31/01/2023 | Flat |
| 245 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF | £230,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 86 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £100,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| 3 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GB | £195,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 18 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £140,000 | 21/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 62 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB | £177,500 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £167,188 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £190,300 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £178,242 (30 Flat, ME16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -10.2%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,161/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,290/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,419/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/mo

## 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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Bower Place, ME16 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £99,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £995/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £240/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,807/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -4.2%
- **10y growth:** 12.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 12%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (103 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

57 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£157,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£2,807/m²

Local average

£178,242 (-10.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,771 of 33,755)

Street crime

556 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

One bedroom apartment
Gated secure complex
Allocated parking
Modern interior
Private balcony
Central location

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

This charming one bedroom first floor apartment situated in this sought after river front location will appeal to both those looking for that first time buy or maybe an investment with a great yield.

The home is well presented with a large open plan lounge, modern kitchen area, great sized bedroom and family bathroom.

The sheer size and space on offer here, is a great benefit as the living space is perfect for having friends over or relaxing with loved ones, as is the balcony which adjoins the lounge area, really opening the space up and allowing a private outdoor space to enjoy.

There is a great sized bedroom, more than big enough for a kingsize bed, with built in storage and a lovely, clean family bathroom.

This home is a five minute walk to Maidstone West train station, plus access to local amenities, and river walks on your doorstep, there really are so many reasons why a lovely property like this should be at the top of your wish list.

Listed by

Maidstone

Spicerhaart

Reference: 165990383

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 19/05/2017

Expiry date: 18/05/2027

Current heating cost: £216/year

Potential heating cost: £193/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,020

Recommendations

Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
Change heating to gas condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

4% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£157,000	+3.6%
Sold	15/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£151,500	—

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
Same street 16 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£250,000	16/01/2026	Flat
26 BODIAM COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8LZ	£170,000	07/01/2026	Flat
19 - 21 FLAT 7 THE BROADWAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8QX	£125,000	19/12/2025	Flat
166 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RD	£205,000	19/12/2025	Flat
114 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD	£240,000	16/12/2025	Flat
67 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FB	£210,000	17/11/2025	Flat
Same street 11 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£190,000	08/12/2023	Flat
Same street 69 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£100,000	31/10/2023	Flat
177 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE	£150,000	20/10/2023	Flat
16 DIXON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SS	£172,000	19/10/2023	Flat
141 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE	£212,000	17/10/2023	Flat
2 DIXON CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6SS	£205,000	16/10/2023	Flat
253 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF	£167,000	13/10/2023	Flat
Same street 41 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£180,000	06/10/2023	Flat
180 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FE	£152,000	06/10/2023	Flat
267 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF	£166,000	06/10/2023	Flat
Same street 29 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£200,000	28/09/2023	Flat
170 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RD	£168,000	22/09/2023	Flat
106 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD	£210,000	31/08/2023	Flat
COLLEGE PLACE FLAT 1 COLLEGE AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6YJ	£174,000	01/08/2023	Flat
135 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD	£220,000	30/03/2023	Flat
8 BODIAM COURT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8LZ	£208,000	10/03/2023	Flat
140 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FD	£227,000	31/01/2023	Flat
245 WALLIS PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8FF	£230,000	08/12/2022	Flat
Same street 86 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£100,000	07/12/2022	Flat
3 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GB	£195,000	07/12/2022	Flat
Same street 18 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£140,000	21/06/2022	Flat
Same street 62 KINGFISHER MEADOW, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8RB	£177,500	24/09/2021	Flat

Street average: £167,188 (8 sales)

Area average: £190,300 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -4.2%

10y growth 12.5%

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

1y (index) -3.6%

5y (index) 3.4%

10y (index) 12%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,161/mo

Realistic £1,290/mo

Optimistic £1,419/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Lockmeadow Market	0.1 miles
Shop	HiQ Tyres & Autocare Maidstone	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Lockmeadow	0.1 miles
Train station	Maidstone West	0.1 miles
Train station	Maidstone Barracks	0.6 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	0.7 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	0.8 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	1.6 miles
Hospital	Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	165
Anti-social behaviour	132
Shoplifting	82
Other theft	50
Criminal damage and arson	42
Public order	24
Burglary	15
Other crime	13
Robbery	9
Vehicle crime	7
Drugs	6
Possession of weapons	4
Theft from the person	4
Bicycle theft	3
Total incidents	556

Within 1 mile during May 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
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 30 Jul 2023
Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 May 2018
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone	Primary	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 25 Feb 2014
MEPA ACADEMY	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Nov 2022
South Borough Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2018

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
1 Bed Flat, Bower Place, ME16	£995/mo	1	0.32 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £995/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.62%

Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375

Target investor price (1%) £99,500

Gross yield 7.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.4×

Monthly cashflow £240/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.2%

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).

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