53 Illustrious Close, Chatham, ME5 7RW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 560 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 £264,360 , which equates to approximately £472 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Oct 2025 for £262,500. Since then, the value has increased by £1,860, representing a 0.7% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,360 is:

  • 6.3% lower than the average property price on Illustrious Close
  • 7.4% lower than the average in the ME5 7RW postcode area
  • and 23.0% lower than the average price for Chatham as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 September 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in ME5 7RW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
560 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,360
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£472
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Illustrious Close, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 7RW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Sep 2023.

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 1 Aug 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
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, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to ME5 7RW

13 th / 39
Price Rank
7% lower than average
19 th / 26
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
2 nd / 26
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£264,360
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
10 Oct 2025
£262,500
Freehold
+47.9 %
19 Apr 2017
£177,500
Freehold
+22.8 %
6 Jun 2014
£144,500
Freehold
+16.1 %
25 Feb 2013
£124,500
Freehold
+96.1 %
26 Nov 2004
£63,500
Leasehold
+32.3 %
5 May 1995
£47,995
Freehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

24 Illustrious Close, Chatham, ME5 7RW
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £122,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2006
9 Illustrious Close, Chatham, ME5 7RW
rooms: 2
size: 484 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 7 Dec 2004
15 Illustrious Close, Chatham, ME5 7RW
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £89,500
sale date: 3 Dec 2002

Data Sources

The property at 53 Illustrious Close, Chatham, ME5 7RW appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Oct 2025. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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