78 The Gateway, Dover, CT16 1LQ is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 904 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 7-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £276,578 , which equates to approximately £306 per square foot. It was last sold on 7 Jul 2015 for £230,000. Since then, the value has increased by £46,578, representing a 20.3% increase, or approximately 1.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £276,578 is:

  • 24.1% higher than the average property price on The Gateway
  • 12.7% higher than the average in the CT16 1LQ postcode area
  • and 26.2% higher than the average price for Dover 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 30 October 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
904 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 7
Price (estimate)
£276,578
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£306
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 The Gateway, Dover, Kent, CT16 1LQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 30 Oct 2025.

This property is heated by a shared community system (community scheme). Community heating means the heat is supplied from a central source serving multiple homes. A community heating scheme is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 5 May 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (community scheme).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the system remained as community scheme.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with no change in efficiency (poor).
Heating Type
Community scheme
Average
Hot Water
Community scheme
Average
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Poor

Compared to CT16 1LQ

10 th / 35
Price Rank
13% higher than average
2 nd / 27
Size Rank
16% bigger than average
16 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
3% lower than average

Sale History

Today
£276,578
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+20 %
7 Jul 2015
£230,000
Leasehold
+101.3 %
14 Nov 2001
£114,250
Leasehold
+20.3 %
7 Aug 2000
£95,000
Leasehold
+23.4 %
2 Jul 1999
£77,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 9 Jul 2025
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2024
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2024
rooms: 3
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at 78 The Gateway, Dover, CT16 1LQ appears four times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 7 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 30 Oct 2025. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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