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10 IRWELL ROAD

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME17 3XE

4 beds 2 baths 118 m² Listed 30 Mar 2023 (-1168d)

£500,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME17 3XE |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £507,000 Aug 2023 |

## Description

**** **** Less than 12 months old! New to the market is this "Marlow" style four bedroom, two bathroom detached home in the heart of Moncheslea Park Development, move in ready, this stunning home is the epiphany of modern day living!

Immediately on entry, "The Marlow" soons gives a warm welcome and will leave all the right lasting impressions. The spacious open plan kitchen/diner is the hub of the home and offers a fantastic space for those that like to entertain and host, with a separate utility and ground floor w/c conveniently located. The kitchen offers an array of integrated appliances finished in a sleek and stylish standard. If that wasn't enough the cosy lounge offers a fantastic space to relax and unwind.

The accommodation continues upstairs with four double bedrooms, with a volume of space nobody has to compromise on space. The principle bedroom is great in size but also offers its own contemporary en-suite shower finished to a beautiful specification. The three other double bedrooms have use of the modern family bathroom which makes use of a stunning three piece suite.

Externally the property offers a tranquil, low maintenance rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area for those that appreciate al-fresco dining. Towards the front of the property not only will you find curb appeal but a sizeable drive and garage that offers integral access.

Monchelsea Park is a highly desirable new development situated on the outskirts of Maidstone city centre offering luxury living for the modern family. Located within close proximity to Maidstone East and West stations and with an array of outstanding schools in the vicinity.

Access to the M20 and M2 is just a short drive making this location very accessible to London, Ashford and the Coast.

FREEHOLD

MAIDSTONE COUNCIL TAX

COUNCIL TAX BAND F

10 YEARS NHBC

LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OLD

SERVICE CHARGE OF £328.00 PER ANNUM

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/133090232/227564) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/133090232/227565) - Floorplan 2

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/133090232/227566) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 10 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £507,000 | 09/08/2023 | Detached |
| 10 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £484,995 | 07/06/2022 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 DAWE GARDENS, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8YP | £639,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 3 HOOK WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3FW | £385,000 | 30/10/2023 | Detached |
| 15 DAWE GARDENS, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8YP | £607,500 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 26 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £534,995 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 24 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £509,995 | 26/05/2023 | Detached |
| 21 LAMBERT DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WN | £540,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 28 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £509,995 | 31/03/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 32 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £414,995 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 30 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £434,995 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £495,995 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 16 LAMBERT DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WN | £525,000 | 03/03/2023 | Detached |
| 12 COBNUT AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WH | £486,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 25 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £444,995 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 23 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £469,995 | 14/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 21 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £399,995 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 17 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £464,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 19 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £399,995 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £454,995 | 23/09/2022 | Detached |
| 2 MALLET AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8GT | £373,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 20 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £444,995 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £489,995 | 15/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 14 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £394,995 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £494,995 | 13/06/2022 | Detached |
| 16 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £444,995 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 8 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £434,995 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 13 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £454,995 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £480,995 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| 7 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £469,995 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 1 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £404,995 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| 2 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE | £404,995 | 06/12/2021 | Detached |
| 2 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX | £444,995 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 27 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX | £434,995 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 25 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX | £414,995 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 23 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX | £434,995 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 17 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX | £414,995 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £457,728 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £464,572 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £595,358 (44 Detached, ME17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16%

## 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):** £1,546/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Plumpton Walk, ME15 | £1,450/mo | 4 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000

*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 £1,450/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-689/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.7%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 3.2%
- **10y growth:** 38.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.1%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

118 m²

Last sold

£507,000 Aug 2023

Local average

£595,358 (-16%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,860 of 33,755)

Street crime

111 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

DETACHED HOME
FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
EAT IN KITCHEN/DINER
PRINCIPLE BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OLD
DRIVE & GARAGE
LOW MAINTENANCE REAR GARDEN
NHBC GUARANTEE
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM AND UTILITY
FANTASTIC ACCESS TO MOTORWAY LINKS & TOWN

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** ** Less than 12 months old! New to the market is this "Marlow" style four bedroom, two bathroom detached home in the heart of Moncheslea Park Development, move in ready, this stunning home is the epiphany of modern day living!

Immediately on entry, "The Marlow" soons gives a warm welcome and will leave all the right lasting impressions. The spacious open plan kitchen/diner is the hub of the home and offers a fantastic space for those that like to entertain and host, with a separate utility and ground floor w/c conveniently located. The kitchen offers an array of integrated appliances finished in a sleek and stylish standard. If that wasn't enough the cosy lounge offers a fantastic space to relax and unwind.

The accommodation continues upstairs with four double bedrooms, with a volume of space nobody has to compromise on space. The principle bedroom is great in size but also offers its own contemporary en-suite shower finished to a beautiful specification. The three other double bedrooms have use of the modern family bathroom which makes use of a stunning three piece suite.

Externally the property offers a tranquil, low maintenance rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio area for those that appreciate al-fresco dining. Towards the front of the property not only will you find curb appeal but a sizeable drive and garage that offers integral access.

Monchelsea Park is a highly desirable new development situated on the outskirts of Maidstone city centre offering luxury living for the modern family. Located within close proximity to Maidstone East and West stations and with an array of outstanding schools in the vicinity.

Access to the M20 and M2 is just a short drive making this location very accessible to London, Ashford and the Coast.

FREEHOLD
MAIDSTONE COUNCIL TAX
COUNCIL TAX BAND F
10 YEARS NHBC
LESS THAN 12 MONTHS OLD

SERVICE CHARGE OF £328.00 PER ANNUM

Listed by

Rochester

Moxy Property Consultants

Reference: 133090232

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

5% since 2022

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/08/2023 (2 years ago)	£507,000	+4.5%
Sold	07/06/2022 (4 years ago)	£484,995	—

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
17 DAWE GARDENS, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8YP	£639,000	24/11/2023	Detached
3 HOOK WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3FW	£385,000	30/10/2023	Detached
15 DAWE GARDENS, OTHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8YP	£607,500	13/10/2023	Detached
Same street 26 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£534,995	25/08/2023	Detached
Same street 24 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£509,995	26/05/2023	Detached
21 LAMBERT DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WN	£540,000	28/04/2023	Detached
Same street 28 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£509,995	31/03/2023	Detached
Same street 32 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£414,995	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 30 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£434,995	24/03/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 22 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£495,995	10/03/2023	Detached
16 LAMBERT DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WN	£525,000	03/03/2023	Detached
12 COBNUT AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8WH	£486,000	02/12/2022	Detached
Same street 25 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£444,995	25/11/2022	Detached
Same street 23 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£469,995	14/11/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 21 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£399,995	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 17 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£464,995	30/09/2022	Detached
Same street 19 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£399,995	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 15 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£454,995	23/09/2022	Detached
2 MALLET AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8GT	£373,000	08/08/2022	Detached
Same street 20 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£444,995	24/06/2022	Detached
Same street 18 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£489,995	15/06/2022	Detached
Same street 14 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£394,995	15/06/2022	Semi-detached
11 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£494,995	13/06/2022	Detached
16 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£444,995	10/06/2022	Detached
8 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£434,995	27/05/2022	Detached
13 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£454,995	13/05/2022	Detached
9 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£480,995	06/05/2022	Detached
7 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£469,995	22/04/2022	Detached
1 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£404,995	17/12/2021	Detached
2 IRWELL ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3XE	£404,995	06/12/2021	Detached
2 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX	£444,995	03/12/2021	Detached
27 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX	£434,995	03/12/2021	Detached
25 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX	£414,995	03/12/2021	Detached
23 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX	£434,995	12/11/2021	Detached
17 BROADCLOUGH WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME17 3UX	£414,995	22/10/2021	Detached

Street average: £457,728 (15 sales)

Area average: £464,572 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 3.2%

10y growth 38.2%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.6%

10y (index) 28.1%

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

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Aldi	0.2 miles
Shop	Cats Protection	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Birchalls	0.3 miles
Bus stop	Park Wood Industrial Estate	0.3 miles
Train station	Maidstone Model Engineering Society	2.2 miles
Train station	Bearsted	2.3 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	2.7 miles
Hospital	KIMS Hospital	3.1 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	3.6 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	46
Anti-social behaviour	30
Other theft	7
Other crime	6
Criminal damage and arson	5
Vehicle crime	5
Burglary	4
Drugs	3
Possession of weapons	2
Bicycle theft	1
Public order	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	111

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
Leigh Academy Langley Park	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 4 Jul 2019
Tree Tops Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Jun 2019
Senacre Wood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2016
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 26 Nov 2023
King's Reach Education	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2023

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 Terraced House, Plumpton Walk, ME15	£1,450/mo	4	0.43 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £181,250

Target investor price (1%) £145,000

Gross yield 3.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 28.7×

Monthly cashflow £-689/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -5.7%

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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