Sold STC Terraced

5 WELLINGTON ROAD

WESTGATE-ON-SEA, KENT CT8 8DT

3 beds 1 baths 86 m² Listed 1 Aug 2025 (-355d)

£325,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, KENT CT8 8DT |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £317,500 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/07/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £766/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,100

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8448-6223-7920-3251-8906)

## Description

Charming Three-Bedroom Mid-Terrace Home in a Desirable Location.

This beautifully presented period mid-terrace property offers a perfect blend of character and modern living. Boasting three generously sized bedrooms, the home features a spacious lounge ideal for relaxing and entertaining, a large contemporary kitchen with central island, and a separate utility area for added convenience.

To the rear, a bright and airy conservatory opens onto a well-maintained garden, complete with a versatile garden room currently used as a gym; offering excellent potential for a home office, studio, or additional leisure space.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Situated in a sought-after location, this home is just a short walk from a lovely park and is within easy reach of reputable local schools, shops, and amenities, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike. It is also an 11 minute walk to the train station and 17 minute walk to the beach.

Identification Checks:

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary:

Westgate is regarded by some as a well-kept secret amongst the towns and villages along the North coast of Kent. This picturesque village provides a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Westgate also has its own railway station providing a regular service to London Victoria and in the other direction to the popular seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. There are many grand and historic buildings to be found in the area including the magnificent listed Carlton Cinema and lovely balcony apartments overlooking garden squares. There are a number of highly regarded schools to be found in the area in both the public and private sectors including grammar schools. You will also find a number of leisure and recreational facilities in the area including Westgate golf course, endless miles of promenade for runners and walkers as well as numerous other sports clubs.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14178699
- **Address:** 5 Wellington Road, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, CT8 8DT
- **Certificate Issued:** 30/08/2020
- **Work Completed:** 03/08/2020
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DT | £317,500 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 36 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY | £260,000 | 25/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 96 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BQ | £375,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY | £244,600 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 57 MINSTER ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DA | £410,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 RECULVERS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DB | £280,000 | 13/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BJ | £317,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 87 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BQ | £355,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 41 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BJ | £360,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 38 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY | £280,000 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 36 ST AUGUSTINES PARK, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EN | £350,000 | 22/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 76 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BH | £475,000 | 01/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 WELLESLEY ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DR | £320,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 COLLEGE GARDENS, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EY | £455,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 ST BENETS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DX | £265,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 2 PROSPECT CLOSE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EG | £280,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 RICHBOROUGH ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DF | £317,000 | 16/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 7 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DT | £331,000 | 15/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 ST BENETS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DX | £293,500 | 15/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BH | £329,080 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 COLLEGE GARDENS, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EY | £435,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 15 ST LUKES CLOSE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EL | £240,000 | 20/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 28 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DT | £290,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £310,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £332,059 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £355,813 (8 Terraced, CT8, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Thanet). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £998/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,109/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,220/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Thanet (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leslie Avenue, CT9 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-135/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,779/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 17.9%
- **10y growth:** 65.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thanet; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

86 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£317,500 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,779/m²

Local average

£355,813 (-8.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,859 of 33,755)

Street crime

102 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Three Bedrooms
Sought After Location
Close to Schools, Shops & Amenities
Period Home
Kitchen Diner & Utility
Garden Room

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Charming Three-Bedroom Mid-Terrace Home in a Desirable Location.

This beautifully presented period mid-terrace property offers a perfect blend of character and modern living. Boasting three generously sized bedrooms, the home features a spacious lounge ideal for relaxing and entertaining, a large contemporary kitchen with central island, and a separate utility area for added convenience.

To the rear, a bright and airy conservatory opens onto a well-maintained garden, complete with a versatile garden room currently used as a gym; offering excellent potential for a home office, studio, or additional leisure space.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Situated in a sought-after location, this home is just a short walk from a lovely park and is within easy reach of reputable local schools, shops, and amenities, making it an ideal choice for families and professionals alike. It is also an 11 minute walk to the train station and 17 minute walk to the beach.

Identification Checks:
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary:
Westgate is regarded by some as a well-kept secret amongst the towns and villages along the North coast of Kent. This picturesque village provides a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. Westgate also has its own railway station providing a regular service to London Victoria and in the other direction to the popular seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. There are many grand and historic buildings to be found in the area including the magnificent listed Carlton Cinema and lovely balcony apartments overlooking garden squares. There are a number of highly regarded schools to be found in the area in both the public and private sectors including grammar schools. You will also find a number of leisure and recreational facilities in the area including Westgate golf course, endless miles of promenade for runners and walkers as well as numerous other sports clubs.

Listed by

Birchington

The Lomond Group

Reference: 165246482

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/07/2018

Expiry date: 08/07/2028

Current heating cost: £766/year

Potential heating cost: £590/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,100

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14178699

Property Details

Street: 5 Wellington Road

Town: WESTGATE-ON-SEA

Postcode: CT8 8DT

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows

Certificate Issued: 30/08/2020

Work Completed: 03/08/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/01/2026 (5 months ago)	£317,500	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
36 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY	£260,000	25/03/2025	Terraced
96 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BQ	£375,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
36 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY	£244,600	10/11/2023	Terraced
57 MINSTER ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DA	£410,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
13 RECULVERS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DB	£280,000	13/10/2023	Terraced
44 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BJ	£317,000	02/06/2023	Terraced
87 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BQ	£355,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
41 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BJ	£360,000	05/05/2023	Terraced
38 BELMONT ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8AY	£280,000	02/05/2023	Terraced
36 ST AUGUSTINES PARK, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EN	£350,000	22/03/2023	Terraced
76 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BH	£475,000	01/03/2023	Terraced
20 WELLESLEY ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DR	£320,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
6 COLLEGE GARDENS, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EY	£455,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
3 ST BENETS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DX	£265,000	02/09/2022	Terraced
2 PROSPECT CLOSE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EG	£280,000	25/08/2022	Terraced
28 RICHBOROUGH ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DF	£317,000	16/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 7 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DT	£331,000	15/08/2022	Terraced
5 ST BENETS ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DX	£293,500	15/08/2022	Terraced
67 VICTORIA AVENUE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8BH	£329,080	12/08/2022	Terraced
5 COLLEGE GARDENS, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EY	£435,000	25/05/2022	Terraced
15 ST LUKES CLOSE, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8EL	£240,000	20/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 28 WELLINGTON ROAD, WESTGATE-ON-SEA, THANET, KENT, CT8 8DT	£290,000	08/04/2022	Terraced

Street average: £310,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £332,059 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 17.9%

10y growth 65.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Thanet. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3%

5y (index) 7.8%

10y (index) 45.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Thanet. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £998/mo

Realistic £1,109/mo

Optimistic £1,220/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT8 8DT

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Linden Close	0.2 miles
Shop	Lymington Hair Studio	0.4 miles
Shop	Westgate Supermarker	0.4 miles
Train station	Westgate-on-Sea	0.4 miles
Train station	Margate	1.6 miles
Hospital	Victoria Hospital	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	16
Criminal damage and arson	15
Shoplifting	7
Other theft	5
Burglary	4
Public order	4
Vehicle crime	3
Drugs	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	102

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2011
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 1 Apr 2014
Ursuline College	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
King Ethelbert School	Secondary	0.8 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2024
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Leslie Avenue, CT9	£1,300/mo	3	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%

Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500

Target investor price (1%) £130,000

Gross yield 4.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×

Monthly cashflow £-135/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).