44 Orbit Close, Chatham, ME5 9NF is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 592 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 £287,156 , which equates to approximately £485 per square foot. It was last sold on 23 Apr 2021 for £243,000. Since then, the value has increased by £44,156, representing a 18.2% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £287,156 is:

  • 23.4% higher than the average property price on Orbit Close
  • 21.6% higher than the average in the ME5 9NF postcode area
  • and 16.7% lower than the average price for Chatham 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 20 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£287,156
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£485
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

44 Orbit Close, Chatham, Maidstone, Kent, ME5 9NF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jun 2024.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators 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 12 Mar 2012. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 12.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, lpg, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME5 9NF

3 rd / 40
Price Rank
22% higher than average
25 th / 34
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
3 rd / 34
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME5 9NF , this house's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 34 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 25th out of 34 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£287,156
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
23 Apr 2021
£243,000
Leasehold
+84.8 %
26 Oct 2012
£131,500
Leasehold
+1.2 %
14 Nov 2003
£129,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £222,000
sale date: 21 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 27 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 9 Jun 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 584 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2022

Data Sources

The property at 44 Orbit Close, Chatham, ME5 9NF appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 23 Apr 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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