17 Russell Drive, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2RF is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £282,824 , which equates to approximately £547 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Jan 2008 for £168,000. Since then, the value has increased by £114,824, representing a 68.3% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £282,824 is:

  • 12.2% lower than the average property price on Russell Drive
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the CT5 2RF postcode area
  • and 29.5% lower than the average price for Whitstable as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 February 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in CT5 2RF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£282,824
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£547
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

17 Russell Drive, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 2RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2026.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 27 Jul 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 225 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 225 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to CT5 2RF

39 th / 48
Price Rank
8% lower than average
33 rd / 37
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
9 th / 37
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£282,824
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
18 Jan 2008
£168,000
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £400,000
sale date: 6 Nov 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £249,995
sale date: 23 May 2018
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £229,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2016
rooms: 2
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 6 Jul 2016
rooms: 3
size: 478 sq ft
sale price: £152,500
sale date: 29 Aug 2012

Data Sources

The property at 17 Russell Drive, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, CT5 2RF appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 18 Jan 2008. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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