5 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 861 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 £376,577 , which equates to approximately £437 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 May 2014 for £250,000. Since then, the value has increased by £126,577, representing a 50.6% increase, or approximately 4.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £376,577 is:

  • 4.9% lower than the average property price on Borstal Hill
  • 10.9% higher than the average in the CT5 4LX postcode area
  • and 9.4% lower than the average price for Whitstable 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 12 June 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£376,577
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£437
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, Canterbury, Kent, CT5 4LX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 2019.

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 have some secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Mar 2010, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 143.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to some secondary glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Some secondary glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT5 4LX

4 th / 20
Price Rank
11% higher than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
12% bigger than average
9 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT5 4LX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 4th out of 20. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 16 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 8th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£376,577
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
22 May 2014
£250,000
Leasehold
+56.3 %
20 Dec 2005
£160,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

22 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
rooms: 3
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £442,000
sale date: 17 Aug 2023
26 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
rooms: 3
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £299,950
sale date: 23 Jul 2018
9B Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX
rooms: 4
size: 932 sq ft
sale price: £197,000
sale date: 17 Jan 2014

Data Sources

The property at 5 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, CT5 4LX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 May 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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