To let Flat

13 MURRAIN DRIVE

MAIDSTONE, DOWNSWOOD, KENT ME15 8XJ

37 m² Listed 17 Mar 2026 (-85d)

£800 pcm

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# Studio flat for rent (ME15 8XJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, MAIDSTONE, DOWNSWOOD, KENT ME15 8XJ |
| Price | £800 pcm |
| Last sold | £215,000 Feb 2026 |

## Description

**Description**

Studio apartment available in a sought after location, available now. The apartment has been fully refurbished, with modern decor, throughout and comprises entrance hall, generous living accommodation with storage cupboard, a modern fitted kitchen with oven/hob, washing machine and a dressing room leading to a fitted bathroom with shower over bath.

The property also benefits from one allocated parking space and electric heating.

Holding Deposit: £184.61

Security Deposit: £923.07

Downswood is located to the East of Maidstone and within walking distance to Mote Park. There are amenities close by, with a community centre holding various activities. There are excellent bus links to the town and junction 7 of the M20 motorway is just 3 miles. Maidstone also offers links to London via Maidstone East & West Rail Stations.

Available Now.

**Location**

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plans](/listings/photos/173395667/327807) - Floor Plans

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #12304696
- **Address:** 13 Murrain Drive, Downswood, ME15 8XJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/04/2017
- **Work Completed:** 27/03/2017
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13483391
- **Address:** 13 Murrain Drive, Downswood, ME15 8XJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 09/04/2019
- **Work Completed:** 12/03/2019
- **Items:** 3 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £215,000 | 12/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £210,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £160,000 | 10/11/2016 | Semi-detached |
| 13 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £49,995 | 29/10/1999 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 GORHAM DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8UU | £160,000 | 28/06/2023 | Flat |
| 13 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG | £120,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| 17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG | £117,500 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| 7 ELLENSWOOD CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SG | £120,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £355,000 | 26/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 16 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £350,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| THE SPIRES FLAT 2 DERINGWOOD PARADE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XW | £114,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 18 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £360,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 48 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ | £168,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| 18 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG | £115,000 | 01/04/2022 | Flat |
| 43 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XN | £180,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| 29 COTSWOLD GARDENS, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TB | £190,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| 17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG | £115,000 | 27/07/2021 | Flat |
| 16 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG | £141,000 | 30/06/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £308,250 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £137,250 (10 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £209,181 (18 Flat, ME15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -99.6%

## 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).*

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Miller Height, ME15 | £950/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £980/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 124.38% (strong)
- **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:** 1492.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 0.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £867/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4486.3%

*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:** 12.8%
- **10y growth:** 26%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -2.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 15.2%

## Flood risk

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

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Property details

Floor area

37 m²

Last sold

£215,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£209,181 (-99.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,178 of 33,755)

Street crime

77 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Studio Apartment
Refurbished with Modern Decor Throughout
Fitted Kitchen
Residents Parking
Quiet Residential Location
Close Proximity to Maidstone Town Centre
Council Tax Band A
EPC Rating C
Maidstone Borough Council
For Broadband Speed Refer to Ofcom Website

Additional details

Parking: Yes

Description

Description

Studio apartment available in a sought after location, available now. The apartment has been fully refurbished, with modern decor, throughout and comprises entrance hall, generous living accommodation with storage cupboard, a modern fitted kitchen with oven/hob, washing machine and a dressing room leading to a fitted bathroom with shower over bath.

The property also benefits from one allocated parking space and electric heating.

Holding Deposit: £184.61
Security Deposit: £923.07

Downswood is located to the East of Maidstone and within walking distance to Mote Park. There are amenities close by, with a community centre holding various activities. There are excellent bus links to the town and junction 7 of the M20 motorway is just 3 miles. Maidstone also offers links to London via Maidstone East & West Rail Stations.

Available Now.

Location

Downswood is located to the East of Maidstone and within walking distance to Mote Park. There are amenities close by, with a community centre holding various activities. There are excellent bus links to the town and junction 7 of the M20 motorway is just 3 miles. Maidstone also offers links to London via Maidstone East & West Rail Stations.

Listed by

Maidstone

Sibley Pares LLP

Reference: 173395667

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plans

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #12304696

Property Details

Street: 13 Murrain Drive

Town: Downswood

Postcode: ME15 8XJ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 17/04/2017

Work Completed: 27/03/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13483391

Property Details

Street: 13 Murrain Drive

Town: Downswood

Postcode: ME15 8XJ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/04/2019

Work Completed: 12/03/2019

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

330% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£800	-99.6%
Sold	12/02/2026 (3 months ago)	£215,000	+2.4%
Sold	19/05/2023 (3 years ago)	£210,000	+31.3%
Sold	10/11/2016 (9 years ago)	£160,000	+220%
Sold	29/10/1999 (26 years ago)	£49,995	—

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
16 GORHAM DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8UU	£160,000	28/06/2023	Flat
13 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG	£120,000	28/04/2023	Flat
17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG	£117,500	28/04/2023	Flat
7 ELLENSWOOD CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8SG	£120,000	31/10/2022	Flat
Same street 36 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ	£355,000	26/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 16 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ	£350,000	19/08/2022	Semi-detached
THE SPIRES FLAT 2 DERINGWOOD PARADE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XW	£114,000	29/07/2022	Flat
Same street 18 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ	£360,000	30/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 48 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XJ	£168,000	27/05/2022	Flat
18 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG	£115,000	01/04/2022	Flat
43 MURRAIN DRIVE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XN	£180,000	17/12/2021	Flat
29 COTSWOLD GARDENS, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8TB	£190,000	12/11/2021	Flat
17 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG	£115,000	27/07/2021	Flat
16 CHILTERN CLOSE, DOWNSWOOD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME15 8XG	£141,000	30/06/2021	Flat

Street average: £308,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £137,250 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.8%

10y growth 26%

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

1y (index) -2.3%

5y (index) 7.1%

10y (index) 15.2%

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: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Pennine Way	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Gorham Drive	0.1 miles
Shop	Premier Express	0.2 miles
Shop	Scruples Hair Studio	0.4 miles
Train station	Maidstone Model Engineering Society	1.3 miles
Train station	Bearsted	1.3 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	1.7 miles
Hospital	KIMS Hospital	2.0 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	2.9 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	3.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	34
Anti-social behaviour	23
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	5
Other crime	4
Drugs	2
Public order	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	77

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
Madginford Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2017
King's Reach Education	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2023
Greenfields Community Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2019
Senacre Wood Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 8 Feb 2016
Thurnham Church of England Infant School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 26 Apr 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15	£995/mo	1	0.39 miles	OpenRent
Studio Flat, Longham Copse, ME15	£995/mo	1	0.4 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Miller Height, ME15	£950/mo	2	1.08 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £980/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 124.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375

Target investor price (1%) £99,500

Gross yield 1492.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 0.1×

Monthly cashflow £867/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4486.3%

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).