31 Orchard Road, Westbrook, Margate, CT9 5JS is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,044 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £379,196 , which equates to approximately £363 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Nov 2015 for £239,950. Since then, the value has increased by £139,246, representing a 58.0% increase, or approximately 5.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £379,196 is:

  • 0.9% lower than the average property price on Orchard Road
  • 5.5% lower than the average in the CT9 5JS postcode area
  • and 34.4% higher than the average price for Margate as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 9 April 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1044 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£379,196
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£363
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Orchard Road, Westbrook, Margate, Thanet, Kent, CT9 5JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Apr 2014.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Apr 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 27% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CT9 5JS

5 th / 30
Price Rank
5% lower than average
11 th / 18
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT9 5JS , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 18 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 11th out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£379,196
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+58 %
27 Nov 2015
£239,950
Leasehold
+28.3 %
5 Apr 2013
£187,000
Leasehold
+149.3 %
27 Mar 1998
£74,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2016
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 10 Apr 2015
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £182,000
sale date: 23 May 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 24 Jan 2011
rooms: 4
size: 1127 sq ft
sale price: £190,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2010

Data Sources

The property at 31 Orchard Road, Westbrook, Margate, CT9 5JS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 Nov 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Apr 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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