20A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 2-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £180,462 , which equates to approximately £430 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Sep 2016 for £153,000. Since then, the value has increased by £27,462, representing a 17.9% increase, or approximately 1.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £180,462 is:

  • 36.9% lower than the average property price on Vale Drive
  • 3.7% lower than the average in the ME5 9XD postcode area
  • and 47.7% lower than the average price for Chatham as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 August 2010, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in ME5 9XD

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 2
Price (estimate)
£180,462
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£430
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

20A Vale Drive, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 9XD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2025.

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 10 Aug 2010. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 4.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 66% of fixed outlets to excellent lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Excellent lighting efficiency
Very Good

Compared to ME5 9XD

13 th / 38
Price Rank
4% lower than average
26 th / 26
Size Rank
20% smaller than average
2 nd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME5 9XD , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 26 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 26th out of 26 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£180,462
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
5 Sep 2016
£153,000
Leasehold
+80 %
18 Oct 2012
£85,000
Leasehold
-5.6 %
28 Oct 2004
£90,000
Leasehold
+21.6 %
28 Jan 2003
£74,000
Leasehold
+111.4 %
3 Jul 1998
£35,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

2A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 2 Feb 2024
24A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD
rooms: 3
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £176,000
sale date: 26 Oct 2022
16A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD
rooms: 3
size: 478 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 2 May 2019
3A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD
rooms: 3
size: 474 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2017
4A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £144,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2017

Data Sources

The property at 20A Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 5 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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