8 Thorndale Close, Chatham, ME5 9SW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 603 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 £371,794 , which equates to approximately £617 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2015 for £237,000. Since then, the value has increased by £134,794, representing a 56.9% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £371,794 is:

  • 37.8% lower than the average property price on Thorndale Close
  • 19.5% lower than the average in the ME5 9SW postcode area
  • and 7.8% higher 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 21 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£371,794
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£617
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Thorndale Close, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 9SW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Nov 2015.

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 27 Feb 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 12 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to ME5 9SW

31 st / 38
Price Rank
20% lower than average
29 th / 29
Size Rank
37% smaller than average
4 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
27% higher than average

Compared to other properties in ME5 9SW , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 31th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 4th out of 29 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 29th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£371,794
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+57 %
2 Oct 2015
£237,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2020
rooms: 4
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 27 May 2016

Data Sources

The property at 8 Thorndale Close, Chatham, Medway, Kent, ME5 9SW appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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