The Cobbs, Sutton Valence, Maidstone
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME17 3FT.
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At a glance
7 property sales on The Cobbs, Sutton Valence, Maidstone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 29 Sep 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £381,249. Average sale prices rose from £449,975 in 2017 to £547,500 in 2023 (+22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 57% semi-detached, 43% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Cobbs range from £299,995 to £650,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on The Cobbs compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Cobbs has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £381,249 | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Detached | 3 | £491,650 | 28 Jul 2023 |
Sold prices on The Cobbs
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 29 Sep 2023 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 28 Jul 2023 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 9 Jul 2018 | £315,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 15 Jun 2018 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 9 Feb 2018 | £390,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 1 Dec 2017 | £390,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, The Cobbs ME17 3FT | 24 Nov 2017 | £509,950 | Detached New build | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, The Cobbs | £390,000 (Dec 2017) → £445,000 (Sep 2023) | +14% over 6 yrs |
| 5, The Cobbs | £509,950 (Nov 2017) → £650,000 (Jul 2023) | +27% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near The Cobbs
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Valence School 826 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 2–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sutton Valence Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Kingswood Primary School 118 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 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
- Staplehurst station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
- Headcorn station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Harrietsham station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Harbour (adj, Headcorn Road) 2 min walk
- The Harbour (opp, Headcorn Road) 3 min walk
- Layby (N-bound, Headcorn Road) 8 min walk
- Layby (SE-bound, Headcorn Road) 9 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sutton Valence Group Practice
South Lane, Sutton Valence, Maidstone · 0.4 mi - Langley
Horseshoes Lane, Langley, Maidstone · 2.2 mi - Wallis Avenue
The Surgery, Wallis Avenue, Maidstone · 3.0 mi - Mote
St. Saviours Surgery, St. Saviours Road, Maidstone · 3.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Langley · 2.6 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Maidstone · 2.9 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Headcorn Local · 2.9 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Staplehurst Superstore · 3.1 mi
Dentists
- Dental Department · 1.1 mi
- Orchard House Dental Practice · 2.8 mi
- The Wealden Dental Practice · 3.0 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 5 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 | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 522 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,429 |
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 The Cobbs
Ethnic group
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 89.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 4.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 2.1% |
Religion
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 49.3% |
| No religion | 44.3% | 40.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| Muslim | 1% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.8% | 13.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.2% | 29.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.7% | 15.3% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.5% | 17.5% |
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 49.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Maidstone | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 39.3% | 32.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.7% | 39.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 21.5% | 13.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.6% | 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 The Cobbs
- Simon Miller & Company 2.9 mi
- Ward & Partners 2.9 mi
- Turnill & Company 3.0 mi
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