# 2 bedroom maisonette for sale (CT7 9DR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 27 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, KENT CT7 9DR |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £160,000 Jun 2020 |

## Description

SPACIOUS TWO STOREY MAISONETTE IN THE HEART OF BIRCHINGTON!

Miles & Barr are pleased to present this spacious two-bedroom maisonette, offering well-appointed accommodation across two floors. Ideally located in the heart of Birchington, this property is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the town's numerous amenities and attractions.

The property boasts its own private entrance, with stairs leading to the first floor. This level comprises a generous 14ft lounge/dining area that enjoys pleasant views of the surrounding gardens, complemented by a modern fitted kitchen. The second floor features two well-proportioned double bedrooms, alongside a contemporary family bathroom.

Additionally, the property benefits from access to a useful loft space, providing valuable storage potential.

This versatile property is well-suited to a variety of buyers, including first-time homeowners and those seeking convenient access to local facilities.

We highly recommend an internal viewing to fully appreciate all that this delightful home has to offer.

The property is brick and block construction.

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Location Summary:

Birchington was once considered ‘the epitome of modest’. That statement may still be considered. Understated opulence: a wealth of late Victorian and Edwardian properties stand alongside flint or cliff-top cottages - Birchington really does have something for everyone. An array of bakers, an ice cream parlour and vintage shops make Birchington the perfect village location to base yourself if you still need to commute to the City. Located just minutes from the A299 with a journey of approximately 75 minutes to the O2 Arena and Greenwich. Of course, if you’d like a stress-free journey then just take the train from Birchington straight through to London Victoria. Travel in the other direction and just three stops along you’ll be able to enjoy the seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. There are a number of schools within the village from nursery through to Secondary education and a doctor’s surgery. Those who enjoy sport will find a magnificent 18-hole golf club, windsurfing along Minnis Bay, and sailing enthusiasts can take advantage of the Minnis Bay Sailing Club, which offers activities for all levels (not forgetting the atmospheric Minnis Bar & Restaurant), endless miles of promenade for serious runners, gentle beach-top walks or just follow the Viking Trail bike rides. A popular residential area for young families, London commuters and second home purchasers.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 27 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £160,000 | 01/06/2020 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| GEOFFREY COURT, 39 FLAT 2 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £261,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 15 GARAGE WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £12,000 | 01/04/2025 | Other |
| [Same street] 15 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £135,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 20 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £205,000 | 14/06/2024 | Flat |
| 68 YEW TREE GARDENS, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AL | £252,000 | 12/12/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 7 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £135,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 16 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £85,000 | 05/10/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 19 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £85,000 | 07/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 8 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £130,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 36 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £225,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] 39 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £185,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 4 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £95,000 | 10/10/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 2 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £180,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat |
| GEOFFREY COURT, 39 FLAT 18 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £199,995 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 18 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £108,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 12 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £145,000 | 09/08/2022 | Flat |
| OLANTIGH COURT FLAT 12 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EH | £375,000 | 20/07/2022 | Flat |
| 68 FLAT 1 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DS | £184,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 6 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £95,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 9 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £198,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 2 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £190,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 3 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £192,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 2 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £242,500 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 1 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £220,000 | 22/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 55 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £180,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| 81A STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9RE | £218,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| [Same street] 31 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £197,500 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 3 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £119,500 | 08/09/2021 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 28 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £82,500 | 13/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £163,056 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £173,225 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £168,444 (9 Flat, CT7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +18.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £997/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,108/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,219/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, CT7 | £1,280/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, King Edward Road, CT7 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,203/mo (8 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.55% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £177/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.7%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -31.3%
- **10y growth:** 8.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thanet; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -7.9%
- **5y growth (index):** -4.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 27.8%

## Flood risk

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

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