8 Gorse Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7BE is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,884 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £548,182 , which equates to approximately £291 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jul 2013 for £335,000. Since then, the value has increased by £213,182, representing a 63.6% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £548,182 is:

  • 39.8% higher than the average property price on Gorse Lane
  • 41.3% higher than the average in the CT6 7BE postcode area
  • and 59.9% higher than the average price for Herne Bay 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 6 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1884 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£548,182
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£291
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Gorse Lane, Herne Bay, Canterbury, Kent, CT6 7BE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Jan 2025.

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 4 Sep 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 3.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, plus solar to from main system, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 56% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT6 7BE

5 th / 28
Price Rank
41% higher than average
2 nd / 19
Size Rank
88% bigger than average
16 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT6 7BE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 2nd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£548,182
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+64 %
17 Jul 2013
£335,000
Leasehold
+34 %
9 Sep 2003
£250,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 803 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 27 Apr 2012
rooms: 4
size: 871 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 20 Feb 2009
rooms: 8
size: 2443 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2003
rooms: 3
size: 661 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2006
rooms: 6
size: 1373 sq ft
sale price: £212,500
sale date: 11 Sep 2009

Data Sources

The property at 8 Gorse Lane, Herne Bay, CT6 7BE appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jul 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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