Sold STC Terraced

72 FLORENCE ROAD

MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8EL

3 beds Listed 27 Jun 2007 (-6928d)

£209,995

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (ME16 8EL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 72 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, MAIDSTONE, KENT ME16 8EL |
| Price | £209,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £208,000 Nov 2007 |

## Description

Three Bedroom Extended Terraced House

Stunning Interior

Gas Central Heating

Double Glazing

Storm porch:  Part glazed entrance door into:

Entrance hall:  Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Wood laminate flooring. Coved ceiling.

Lounge:11'6" x 9'6" (+ bay) (3.5m x 2.9m (+ bay)).  Double glazed bay window. Remote controlled gas fire built into chimney breast. Radiator. Ceiling down lighters. Wood laminate flooring. Open to:

Dining area:12'3" x 9'3" (3.73m x 2.82m).  Radiator. Feature recesses with individual lighting. Ceiling down lighters. Open to:

Kitchen:12'9" x 10' (3.89m x 3.05m).  Double glazed window. Fitted 'Magnet' kitchen to include wall and base units, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Electric double oven and hob with extractor over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Breakfast bar. Radiator. Under stairs storage. Ceiling down lighters. 'Antico' flooring. Open to:

Lobby:  Double glazed window. Double glazed French style doors to garden. 'Antico' flooring. Ceiling down lighters.

Cloakroom/Utility room:  Double glazed window. Low level w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Down lighters. Wood laminate flooring. Cupboard housing meters.

First floor landing:  Wood balustrade Cupboard with radiator. Coved ceiling with loft access.

Bedroom1:14'10" x 11'6" (4.52m x 3.5m).  Double glazed window. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Fitted wardrobes. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2:12'7" x 9'3" (3.84m x 2.82m).  Double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3:7'11" (2.41m) x 7'4" (2.24m) (+ door recess).  Double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bathroom:  Double glazed window. Bath with shower and screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level w.c. Part tiled walls. Coved ceiling with down lighters. Radiator.

Exterior:

Rear garden:50' (15.24m) (approximately).  Patio and decking area with shrub borders. Garden shed. Side access to front.

Front:  Walled forecourt.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #5120925
- **Address:** 72 Florence Road, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8EL
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2007
- **Work Completed:** 28/03/2006
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12265273
- **Address:** 72 Florence Road, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8EL
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/03/2017
- **Work Completed:** 21/02/2017
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 72 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £208,000 | 02/11/2007 | Terraced |
| 72 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £174,000 | 19/08/2005 | Terraced |
| 72 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £118,000 | 16/05/2002 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 53 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £290,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 47 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ | £340,000 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 90 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN | £300,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 55 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £395,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 71 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £300,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ | £215,000 | 06/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £252,500 | 26/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £295,000 | 23/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET | £305,000 | 27/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £330,000 | 28/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 23 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG | £280,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 157 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF | £345,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 155 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF | £390,000 | 16/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 76 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN | £256,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £275,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 34 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BH | £174,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £250,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET | £132,500 | 30/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 18 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG | £250,000 | 09/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL | £310,000 | 09/06/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £284,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £295,964 (44 Terraced, ME16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -29%

## 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:** 0.61% (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:** 14.2%
- **10y growth:** 4.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Last sold

£208,000 Nov 2007

Local average

£295,964 (-29%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,518 of 33,755)

Street crime

548 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

A stunning 3 bedroom extended terrace house having been re-furbished to a high standard by the present owner. Accommodation also includes an entrance hall, lounge open to dining area and re-fitted kitchen, utility/cloakroom and upstairs bathroom, Benefits include gas central heating and double glazing. Internal viewing a must.

Three Bedroom Extended Terraced House
Stunning Interior
Gas Central Heating
Double Glazing

Storm porch: Part glazed entrance door into:

Entrance hall: Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Wood laminate flooring. Coved ceiling.

Lounge:11'6" x 9'6" (+ bay) (3.5m x 2.9m (+ bay)). Double glazed bay window. Remote controlled gas fire built into chimney breast. Radiator. Ceiling down lighters. Wood laminate flooring. Open to:

Dining area:12'3" x 9'3" (3.73m x 2.82m). Radiator. Feature recesses with individual lighting. Ceiling down lighters. Open to:

Kitchen:12'9" x 10' (3.89m x 3.05m). Double glazed window. Fitted 'Magnet' kitchen to include wall and base units, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Electric double oven and hob with extractor over. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Breakfast bar. Radiator. Under stairs storage. Ceiling down lighters. 'Antico' flooring. Open to:

Lobby: Double glazed window. Double glazed French style doors to garden. 'Antico' flooring. Ceiling down lighters.

Cloakroom/Utility room: Double glazed window. Low level w.c. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Down lighters. Wood laminate flooring. Cupboard housing meters.

First floor landing: Wood balustrade Cupboard with radiator. Coved ceiling with loft access.

Bedroom1:14'10" x 11'6" (4.52m x 3.5m). Double glazed window. Radiator. Coved ceiling. Fitted wardrobes. Exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2:12'7" x 9'3" (3.84m x 2.82m). Double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3:7'11" (2.41m) x 7'4" (2.24m) (+ door recess). Double glazed window. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

Bathroom: Double glazed window. Bath with shower and screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level w.c. Part tiled walls. Coved ceiling with down lighters. Radiator.

Exterior:

Rear garden:50' (15.24m) (approximately). Patio and decking area with shrub borders. Garden shed. Side access to front.

Front: Walled forecourt.

Listed by

Maidstone

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 8352150

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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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 #5120925

Property Details

Street: 72 Florence Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME16 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 15/10/2007

Work Completed: 28/03/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12265273

Property Details

Street: 72 Florence Road

Town: MAIDSTONE

Postcode: ME16 8EL

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/03/2017

Work Completed: 21/02/2017

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

76% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/11/2007 (18 years ago)	£208,000	+19.5%
Sold	19/08/2005 (20 years ago)	£174,000	+47.5%
Sold	16/05/2002 (24 years ago)	£118,000	—

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
53 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£290,000	15/12/2025	Terraced
47 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ	£340,000	27/11/2025	Terraced
90 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN	£300,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
55 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£395,000	19/10/2023	Terraced
71 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£300,000	02/10/2023	Terraced
37 BOWER LANE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EJ	£215,000	06/07/2023	Terraced
15 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£252,500	26/04/2023	Terraced
73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£295,000	23/02/2023	Terraced
15 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET	£305,000	27/01/2023	Terraced
4 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£330,000	28/11/2022	Terraced
23 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BG	£280,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
157 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF	£345,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
155 CLIFFORD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8GF	£390,000	16/11/2022	Terraced
76 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EN	£256,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
15 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£275,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
34 BOWER PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8BH	£174,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
27 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£250,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
12 CHARLES STREET, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8ET	£132,500	30/08/2022	Terraced
18 PROSPECT PLACE, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EG	£250,000	09/08/2022	Terraced
73 FLORENCE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8EL	£310,000	09/06/2022	Terraced

Area average: £284,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.2%

10y growth 4.9%

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
Bus stop	Charles Street	0.1 miles
Shop	Eurocell	0.1 miles
Shop	Carpet Giant	0.1 miles
Train station	Maidstone West	0.2 miles
Train station	Maidstone Barracks	0.6 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	0.6 miles
University	University for the Creative Arts, Maidstone TV Studios	0.7 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	169
Anti-social behaviour	122
Shoplifting	70
Criminal damage and arson	43
Public order	34
Drugs	29
Other theft	27
Other crime	11
Vehicle crime	11
Burglary	8
Robbery	8
Bicycle theft	6
Possession of weapons	6
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	548

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, St Michael's Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 2 May 2018
St Michael's Church of England Infant School Maidstone	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 25 Feb 2014
Archbishop Courtenay Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 30 Jul 2023
Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision	Other	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Dec 2019
MEPA ACADEMY	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 16 Nov 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.61%

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).