Flat 38, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, CT7 9EJ is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 657 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 £162,180 , which equates to approximately £247 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2013 for £90,000. Since then, the value has increased by £72,180, representing a 80.2% increase, or approximately 6.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,180 is:

  • 34.1% lower than the average property price on Lyell Road
  • 26.1% lower than the average in the CT7 9EJ postcode area
  • and 55.2% 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
657 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£162,180
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£247
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 38, 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 36%.

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

46 th / 48
Price Rank
26% lower than average
27 th / 45
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
43 rd / 45
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT7 9EJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 43th 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 27th out of 45 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,180
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+80 %
21 May 2013
£90,000
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: 635 sq ft
sale price: £180,000
sale date: 16 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 667 sq ft
sale price: £243,000
sale date: 21 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £182,500
sale date: 27 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 38, Bierce Court, 1 Lyell Road, Birchington, Thanet, Kent, CT7 9EJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 21 May 2013. 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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