Lovett Close, Barming, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME16 9GQ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Lovett Close, Barming, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 13 Dec 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £309,679. Average sale prices fell from £360,984 in 2021 to £326,250 in 2024 (-10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% semi-detached, 29% detached. Recorded sale prices on Lovett Close range from £279,995 to £484,025. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lovett Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lovett Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £309,679 | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £454,513 | 5 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Lovett Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 13 Dec 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 31 Jul 2024 | £322,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 12 Mar 2021 | £334,400 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 5 Mar 2021 | £425,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 26 Feb 2021 | £484,025 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 19 Feb 2021 | £279,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 12 Feb 2021 | £281,500 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Lovett Close ME16 9GQ | 7 Dec 2018 | £5,645,000 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Lovett Close | £279,995 (Feb 2021) → £330,000 (Dec 2024) | +18% over 4 yrs |
| 5, Lovett Close | £281,500 (Feb 2021) → £322,500 (Jul 2024) | +15% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Lovett Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barming Primary School 480 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Bower Grove School 246 pupils | Foundation special school | 4–16 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| West Borough Primary School 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Jubilee Primary School 386 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School 1,148 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Augustine Academy 673 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School, Maidstone | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School 1,100 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Barming station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- East Farleigh station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Maidstone Barracks station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Oakapple Lane (adj, Hermitage Lane) 5 min walk
- Oakapple Lane (opp, Hermitage Lane) 5 min walk
- Maidstone Hospital (o/s, Maidstone Hospital Grounds) 6 min walk
- Maidstone Hospital (adj, Maidstone Hospital Grounds) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Blackthorn
Blackthorn Medical Centre, St. Andrews Road, Maidstone · 0.5 mi - Bower Mount Medical Practice
1 Bower Mount Road, Maidstone · 1.3 mi - Aylesford Medical Centre
The New Aylesford Surgery, Admiral Moore Drive, Aylesford · 1.6 mi - The Vine Medical Centre
13 Tonbridge Road, Maidstone · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Maidstone Hermitage Ln Express · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer Hospital M&S Maidstone Hospital · 0.4 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Maidstone Tonbridge Road Local · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco Maidstone Tonbridge Rd Esso Express · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Barming Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Hobbs Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
- Allington Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Barming Dental Care · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.2 mi
- Sunbury Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,034 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 53.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,391 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 86% | 92% |
Share of homes across Maidstone with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lovett Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.1% | 89.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.2% |
Religion
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.4% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 33.2% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.4% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33% | 29.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.1% | 15.3% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 3.3% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.9% | 39.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.8% | 32.7% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.8% | 14.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Maidstone.
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Estate agents near Lovett Close
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- Your Move 2.1 mi
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- Ashton Burkinshaw Lettings 2.1 mi
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