68 UPPER ROAD
MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 7RA
Property details
Floor area
70 m²
Last sold
£275,000 Aug 2017
Local average
£385,095 (-28.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (24,344 of 33,755)
Street crime
526 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A Well Presented Semi Detached House
- Three Bedrooms
- No Forward Chain
- Lounge
- Modern Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room
- Modern First Floor Bathroom
- Extensive Parking & Good Size Gardens
- Located in The Popular Mote Park Area Of Maidstone
- Viewing Recommended
- EPC Ratings: C
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property is situated in a lovely setting close to Maidstone town centre. There are views out towards Mote Park to the front of the property and a most pleasant outlook to the rear. The immediate area has excellent local amenities, excellent schooling and the town itself has a good range of shopping, educational and social facilities. The property comprises a beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached family house which has brick and rendered elevations under a tiled roof. The property benefits from replacement double glazing and gas fired central heating. There are good sized neatly prepared gardens to the rear and excellent parking for at least 5 cars to the front of the house. Internal inspection is thoroughly recommended by the sole selling agents. EPC Rating: C. Contact: PAGE & WELLS' Maidstone office - 01622 756703.
Ground Floor: - Double glazed entrance door to ...
Entrance Hall: - 3.35m x 1.83m (11' x 6') - Staircase to the first floor. Understairs cupboards. Boxed radiator. Panelled doors to kitchen and ...
Lounge: - 3.56m x 3.48m (11'8 x 11'5) - Double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Picture rail. Central fireplace. Boxed radiator.
Dining Room: - 3.91m x 3.48m (12'10 x 11'5) - Double glazed double doors opening to the garden. Central fireplace with attractive Dimplex display fire. Recessed cupboards with glass fronted doors. Boxed radiator. The dining room communicates with ...
Kitchen: - 2.69m x 2.39m (8'10 x 7'10) - Excellent range of work surfaces with cupboards and drawers beneath. Inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under. Larder cupboard. Hotpoint oven and grill. Bosch 4- ring ceramic hob with extractor fan over. Built-in dishwasher. Plumbing for washing machine. Double glazed window to the side elevation. Double glazed door opening to the garden.
First Floor: -
Landing - Access to insulated roof space.
Bedroom 1: - 3.73m x 3.15m (12'3 x 10'4) - Double glazed window to the front elevation with lovely outlook. Built-in cupboard concealing Valiant gas fired boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water. Ornate fireplace. Built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 2: - 3.18m x 3.05m (10'5 x 10') - Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Built-in wardrobe cupboard.
Bedroom 3: - 2.44m x 2.08m (8' x 6'10) - Double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom - Spacious family bathroom in white suite. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low-level w.c. Panelled bath with side mounted mixer tap. Thermostatically controlled shower. Fitted shower screen. Chrome radiator/towel rail.
Externally: - Double gates open to a brick paviour forecourt which provides extensive parking to the property. The front garden is screened by live hedging. A side gates leads to a good size rear garden which extends in depth to about 50'. Immediately behind the house is a paved terrace. An area of lawn with well stocked flower borders. Set within the garden is a SUMMERHOUSE, GARDEN SHED and GARDEN STORE. External lighting.
Viewing - Viewing strictly by arrangements with the Agent’s Head Office:
52-54 King Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1DB
Tel. 01622 756703
Directions - Leave Maidstone on the A20 Ashford Road and proceed down Square Hill. At the mini roundabout turn left into Mote Avenue, continue round pasing the Mote Cricket Club. Continue for a short distance where the property will then be found on the right hand side.
Epc Ratings: -
Listed by
Maidstone
Page & Wells
Reference: 45775032
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Fetching EPC data… Refresh this page in a moment.
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #12872743
Property Details
Street: 68 Upper Road
Town: MAIDSTONE
Postcode: ME15 7RA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 02/04/2018
Work Completed: 30/01/2018
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8288180
Property Details
Street: 68 Upper Road
Town: MAIDSTONE
Postcode: ME15 7RA
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 18/07/2011
Work Completed: 09/04/2011
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 30/08/2017 (8 years ago) | £275,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 ELM GROVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RT | £485,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SJ | £375,000 | 29/08/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 56 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £650,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 WEST PARK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7AE | £360,000 | 26/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 44 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £410,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR | £250,000 | 20/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 ELM GROVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RT | £300,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 YORK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7QS | £317,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 69 WEST PARK ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7AF | £365,000 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 40 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RU | £460,000 | 09/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 61 LOWER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RH | £366,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 98 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £435,000 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 32 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RU | £400,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 50 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £404,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 62 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £395,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 44 HEATHER DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DF | £425,000 | 30/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 74 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SR | £342,000 | 15/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 LOWER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RH | £375,000 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 55 HOLTYE CRESCENT, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DD | £425,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 27 GREENSIDE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RS | £373,000 | 12/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 42 HEATHER DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7DF | £446,000 | 23/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 72 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £335,000 | 03/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £369,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £397,725 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Maidstone. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Maidstone. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Maidstone: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Upper Rd | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Spinney | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Blue Ocean Diving | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Maidstone Scuba School | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Maidstone Model Engineering Society | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Maidstone West | 0.8 miles |
| University | UCA Maidstone Studios | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | The Somerfield Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| University | University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | KIMS Hospital | 1.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 |
| Shoplifting | 59 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 |
| Public order | 32 |
| Drugs | 24 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Total incidents | 526 |
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 Grammar School | Secondary | 0.1 miles | Good — 10 Feb 2019 |
| South Borough Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 9 Feb 2018 |
| Park Way Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 5 Feb 2015 |
| Valley Park School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 17 May 2020 |
| Invicta Grammar School | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Outstanding — 23 May 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Rental comparables are temporarily unavailable while listing-site fetches are paused. Try again later.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).