Sold STC Terraced

8 UPPER ROAD

MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 7RA

3 beds 1 baths 77 m² Listed 13 Jan 2015 (-4171d)

£220,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME15 7RA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME15 7RA |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £220,000 May 2015 |

## Description

Century Residential are delighted to offer to market this spacious family home situated in a convenient location close to Mote Park, town center and Maidstone boys Grammar school.

The property boasts ample living accommodation throughout including three good size bedrooms and the family bathroom upstairs and a traditional lounge and dining room with a bay window to front on the ground floor. The house has been extended to the rear creating a huge 15ft x 13ft kitchen/diner and the original kitchen into a utility room.

Externally you will find the 100ft rear garden with bloc paved patio area and side access to the front where you will find parking for at least 2 cars.

Due to high demand for homes in this area we would advise a call to our office at your earliest convenience to book your accompanied viewing.

**Entrance Hall** -

**Lounge** - 7.04m x 3.35m (23'1 x 11'0) - Textured and coved ceiling, Double glazed bay window to front, Double radiator, carpet.

**Utility Room** - Textured and coved ceiling, Double radiator, Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, Carpet

**Kitchen/Diner** - 4.57m x 3.96m (15'0 x 13'0) - Textured and coved ceiling, Double glazed door to rear, Two double glazed windows to rear, Range of wall and base units over and under work surface, Integral stainless steel sink drainer unit, Integral oven with gas hob and hood over, Double radiator, Access to wall mounted combi boiler, Carpet

**Landing** - Loft access, Carpet.

**Master Bedroom** - 3.35m x 3.96m (11'0 x 13'0) -

**Bedroom 2** - 3.07m x 3.05m (10'1 x 10'1) - Textured coved ceiling, Double glazed window to rear, Double radiator, Carpet.

**Bedroom 3** - 2.69m x2.08m (8'10 x 6'10) - Textured coved ceiling, Double glazed window to rear, Carpet

**Bathroom** - 30.48m - Textured coved ceiling. Double glazed frosted window to front, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C, Paneled bath, Heated towel rail, tiled floor.

**Rear Garden** - 30.48m (100'0) - Bloc paved patio area, laid to lawn, Side access, work shed.

**Front Garden** - Off street parking for two vehicles.

## Property Photos

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- ![kitchen.JPG](/listings/photos/49959569/335102) - kitchen.JPG
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## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/49959569/335110) - EE Rating
- ![EI Rating](/listings/photos/49959569/335112) - EI Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #11082759
- **Address:** 8 Upper Road, MAIDSTONE, ME15 7RA
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/07/2015
- **Work Completed:** 11/06/2015
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £220,000 | 11/05/2015 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RP | £323,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 124 KINGSLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7UL | £305,000 | 29/08/2025 | Terraced |
| 56 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SW | £335,000 | 26/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 88 KINGSLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7UP | £250,000 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 28 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SW | £323,555 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RD | £240,000 | 07/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7BX | £378,500 | 13/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £360,000 | 15/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 65 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SH | £437,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 155 UPPER STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6HJ | £175,000 | 21/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 8 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £381,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 50 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £404,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR | £300,000 | 31/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £340,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £350,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £340,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £340,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ | £340,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 BEECH HURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7PG | £290,000 | 08/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR | £415,000 | 31/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7BY | £235,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 72 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA | £335,000 | 03/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £369,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £322,903 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £294,412 (46 Terraced, ME15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.3%

## 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):** £1,197/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7%
- **10y growth:** 15.1%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

77 m²

Last sold

£220,000 May 2015

Local average

£294,412 (-25.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,344 of 33,755)

Street crime

533 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Popular Location
3 Bedrooms
Utility Area
Rear Extension
100ft Rear Garden
Off Street Parking

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Century Residential are delighted to offer to market this spacious family home situated in a convenient location close to Mote Park, town center and Maidstone boys Grammar school.

The property boasts ample living accommodation throughout including three good size bedrooms and the family bathroom upstairs and a traditional lounge and dining room with a bay window to front on the ground floor. The house has been extended to the rear creating a huge 15ft x 13ft kitchen/diner and the original kitchen into a utility room.

Externally you will find the 100ft rear garden with bloc paved patio area and side access to the front where you will find parking for at least 2 cars.

Due to high demand for homes in this area we would advise a call to our office at your earliest convenience to book your accompanied viewing.

Entrance Hall -

Lounge - 7.04m x 3.35m (23'1 x 11'0) - Textured and coved ceiling, Double glazed bay window to front, Double radiator, carpet.

Utility Room - Textured and coved ceiling, Double radiator, Space for fridge/freezer and washing machine, Carpet

Kitchen/Diner - 4.57m x 3.96m (15'0 x 13'0) - Textured and coved ceiling, Double glazed door to rear, Two double glazed windows to rear, Range of wall and base units over and under work surface, Integral stainless steel sink drainer unit, Integral oven with gas hob and hood over, Double radiator, Access to wall mounted combi boiler, Carpet

Landing - Loft access, Carpet.

Master Bedroom - 3.35m x 3.96m (11'0 x 13'0) -

Bedroom 2 - 3.07m x 3.05m (10'1 x 10'1) - Textured coved ceiling, Double glazed window to rear, Double radiator, Carpet.

Bedroom 3 - 2.69m x2.08m (8'10 x 6'10) - Textured coved ceiling, Double glazed window to rear, Carpet

Bathroom - 30.48m - Textured coved ceiling. Double glazed frosted window to front, pedestal wash hand basin, W.C, Paneled bath, Heated towel rail, tiled floor.

Rear Garden - 30.48m (100'0) - Bloc paved patio area, laid to lawn, Side access, work shed.

Front Garden - Off street parking for two vehicles.

Listed by

Maidstone

Century Residential Sales & Lettings

Reference: 49959569

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #11082759

Property Details

Street: 8 Upper Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME15 7RA

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/07/2015

Work Completed: 11/06/2015

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	11/05/2015 (11 years ago)	£220,000	—

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
33 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RP	£323,000	05/01/2026	Terraced
124 KINGSLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7UL	£305,000	29/08/2025	Terraced
56 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SW	£335,000	26/06/2025	Terraced
88 KINGSLEY ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7UP	£250,000	30/11/2023	Terraced
28 ST PHILIPS AVENUE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SW	£323,555	10/11/2023	Terraced
41 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RD	£240,000	07/11/2023	Terraced
4 BARTON ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7BX	£378,500	13/02/2023	Terraced
10 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£360,000	15/12/2022	Terraced
65 HASTINGS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7SH	£437,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
155 UPPER STONE STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 6HJ	£175,000	21/09/2022	Terraced
8 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£381,000	16/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 50 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA	£404,000	05/09/2022	Terraced
34 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR	£300,000	31/08/2022	Terraced
18 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£340,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
20 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£350,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
12 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£340,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
14 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£340,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
16 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7TZ	£340,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
11 BEECH HURST CLOSE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7PG	£290,000	08/06/2022	Terraced
46 BIRCH TREE WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RR	£415,000	31/05/2022	Terraced
33 LOOSE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7BY	£235,000	29/04/2022	Terraced
Same street 72 UPPER ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 7RA	£335,000	03/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £369,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £322,903 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7%

10y growth 15.1%

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: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	simmonds	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Boys Grammar School	0.1 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Train station	Maidstone Model Engineering Society	0.7 miles
Train station	Maidstone West	0.7 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	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	178
Anti-social behaviour	113
Shoplifting	66
Criminal damage and arson	50
Public order	31
Drugs	25
Other theft	20
Other crime	12
Vehicle crime	9
Burglary	8
Robbery	7
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	4
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	533

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	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2018
Park Way Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 5 Feb 2015
Invicta Grammar School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 23 May 2024
Valley Park School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 17 May 2020

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.58%

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).

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