Flat 1, 55 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8TA is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 829 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £262,938 , which equates to approximately £317 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Sep 2017 for £225,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,938, representing a 16.9% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £262,938 is:

  • 2.3% higher than the average property price on Westgate Bay Avenue
  • 8.4% lower than the average in the CT8 8TA postcode area
  • and 17.5% lower than the average price for Westgate-On-Sea 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 January 2017, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
829 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£262,938
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£317
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 1, 55 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, Thanet, Kent, CT8 8TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jan 2017.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 Apr 2009, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 20.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CT8 8TA

11 th / 31
Price Rank
8% lower than average
6 th / 21
Size Rank
29% smaller than average
3 rd / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT8 8TA , this flat's estimated value ranks 11th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 21 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 6th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£262,938
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+17 %
15 Sep 2017
£225,000
Leasehold
+87.5 %
18 Apr 2011
£120,000
Leasehold
+87.5 %
2 Aug 2002
£64,000
Leasehold
+70.7 %
5 Oct 1995
£37,499
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2025
rooms: 2
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2023
rooms: 3
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2022
rooms: 2
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £165,000
sale date: 25 May 2021
rooms: 3
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2009

Data Sources

The property at Flat 1, 55 Westgate Bay Avenue, Westgate-On-Sea, CT8 8TA appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Sep 2017. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jan 2017. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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