Flat 28, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, CT7 9EJ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 764 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £221,636 , which equates to approximately £290 per square foot. It was last sold on 18 Apr 2023 for £230,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £8,364, representing a 3.6% decrease, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £221,636 is:

  • 10.0% lower than the average property price on Lyell Road
  • 1.0% higher than the average in the CT7 9EJ postcode area
  • and 38.7% lower than the average price for Birchington as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly rented (2 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has often been rented out, which may indicate use as an investment or buy-to-let.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 20 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
764 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£221,636
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£290
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 28, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, Thanet, Kent, CT7 9EJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Jan 2022.

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

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Dec 2021, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, limited insulation (assumed)
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT7 9EJ

14 th / 48
Price Rank
1% higher than average
13 th / 45
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
20 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT7 9EJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 14th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 20th out of 45 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£221,636
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
18 Apr 2023
£230,000
Leasehold
+19.5 %
8 Sep 2020
£192,500
Leasehold
+16.7 %
6 Jul 2018
£165,000
Leasehold
+3.1 %
28 Mar 2008
£159,995
Leasehold
+28 %
17 Jan 2003
£125,000
Leasehold
+110.1 %
20 Jul 1999
£59,500
Leasehold
+6.3 %
30 Aug 1996
£56,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £260,000
sale date: 23 May 2024
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £267,500
sale date: 5 Apr 2024
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 689 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 23 Aug 2021
rooms: 3
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 28, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, CT7 9EJ appears seven times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 18 Apr 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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