Flat 37, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, CT7 9EJ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 926 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £211,780 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Aug 2015 for £141,500. Since then, the value has increased by £70,280, representing a 49.7% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £211,780 is:

  • 14.0% lower than the average property price on Lyell Road
  • 3.5% lower than the average in the CT7 9EJ postcode area
  • and 41.4% 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 21 January 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
926 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£211,780
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 37, 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 21 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 29.2%.

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

40 th / 48
Price Rank
4% lower than average
5 th / 45
Size Rank
29% bigger than average
45 th / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT7 9EJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 45th out of 45 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 5th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£211,780
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+50 %
20 Aug 2015
£141,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £193,995
sale date: 27 Sep 2018
rooms: 3
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2017
rooms: 3
size: 841 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 10 Aug 2017
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 30 Apr 2013
rooms: 3
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 26 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 37, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, Thanet, Kent, CT7 9EJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 20 Aug 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 21 Jan 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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