Sold Detached

2 NORTHBOURNE WAY

MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3NS

4 beds 2 baths 1,389 sq ft Listed 26 Jan 2026 (-128d)

£500,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CT9 3NS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3NS |
| Price | £500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 129 m² |
| Last sold | £142,500 May 2000 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,363/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2155-2321-8182-5707-1111)

## Description

The ground floor provides well-planned and versatile accommodation, comprising two spacious reception rooms, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, along with a separate modern kitchen. A convenient downstairs WC adds further practicality for family life.

To the first floor, the property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, offering ample space for growing families or those working from home. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Externally, the home truly comes into its own. The beautiful rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect, making it ideal for entertaining guests during the summer months. The garden also benefits from a high degree of privacy, being attractively surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful and secluded outdoor setting.

To the front, the property offers off-road parking and a convenient garage, providing excellent storage and parking solutions. Further benefits include gas central heating and full UPVC double-glazed windows throughout, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round.

Perfectly positioned, the property is just a short walk from the stunning Botany Bay and Palm Bay beaches, as well as popular local schools and excellent transport links, making it a fantastic choice for families seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171443807/328163) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171443807/328164) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #2952742
- **Address:** 2 Northbourne Way, Cliftonville, CT9 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/08/2005
- **Work Completed:** 22/06/2005
- **Items:** 9 window(s), 2 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #13075269
- **Address:** 2 Northbourne Way, Cliftonville, CT9 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/08/2018
- **Work Completed:** 12/06/2018
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £142,500 | 05/05/2000 | Detached |
| 2 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £115,000 | 30/06/1995 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 9 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 3 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached |
| 9 IVYCHURCH GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YG | £270,000 | 20/11/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 79 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR | £560,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached |
| 75 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR | £357,500 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 53 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA | £440,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached |
| 30 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF | £545,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached |
| 3 ELMSTONE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HA | £430,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| 11 HADLOW DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YQ | £455,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached |
| 15 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH | £340,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 9 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £415,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached |
| 48 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF | £625,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 EGERTON DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YE | £423,500 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 9 TURNDEN GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HB | £450,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ | £340,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| 28 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH | £350,000 | 14/06/2021 | Detached |
| 43 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA | £425,000 | 04/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £265,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £417,250 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £456,075 (20 Detached, CT9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +9.6%

## 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):** £1,147/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,876/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.5%
- **10y growth:** 13.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thanet; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3%
- **5y growth (index):** 6.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 44%

## 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

129 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£142,500 May 2000

Price per m²

£3,876/m²

Local average

£456,075 (+9.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,796 of 33,755)

Street crime

132 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Situated in the popular, family-orientated Palm Bay
Four generous sized bedrooms
Convenient garage and off-road parking
Just a short walk from Botany and Palm Bay beaches, popular schools and transport links
Beautiful, sunny-aspect garden; ideal for entertaining guests during the summer months
En-suite bathroom and downstairs WC
Two spacious reception rooms and separate modern kitchen
Ideal family home - ready to move into!
Gas central heating and full UPVC double glazed windows
Garden boasting plenty of privacy surrounded by mature trees

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated within the ever-popular and family-orientated Palm Bay estate, this attractive four-bedroom detached home on Northbourne Way offers generous living space, a superb coastal location, and excellent privacy; making it an ideal family home ready to move straight into.
The ground floor provides well-planned and versatile accommodation, comprising two spacious reception rooms, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining, along with a separate modern kitchen. A convenient downstairs WC adds further practicality for family life.
To the first floor, the property boasts four generously sized bedrooms, offering ample space for growing families or those working from home. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Externally, the home truly comes into its own. The beautiful rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect, making it ideal for entertaining guests during the summer months. The garden also benefits from a high degree of privacy, being attractively surrounded by mature trees, creating a peaceful and secluded outdoor setting.
To the front, the property offers off-road parking and a convenient garage, providing excellent storage and parking solutions. Further benefits include gas central heating and full UPVC double-glazed windows throughout, ensuring comfort and efficiency year-round.
Perfectly positioned, the property is just a short walk from the stunning Botany Bay and Palm Bay beaches, as well as popular local schools and excellent transport links, making it a fantastic choice for families seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Listed by

Covering Thanet

exp world uk limited

Reference: 171443807

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 26/04/2024

Current heating cost: £1,363/year

Potential heating cost: £1,257/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2952742

Property Details

Street: 2 Northbourne Way

Town: Cliftonville

Postcode: CT9 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 29/08/2005

Work Completed: 22/06/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #13075269

Property Details

Street: 2 Northbourne Way

Town: Cliftonville

Postcode: CT9 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/08/2018

Work Completed: 12/06/2018

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

24% since 1995

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	05/05/2000 (26 years ago)	£142,500	+23.9%
Sold	30/06/1995 (30 years ago)	£115,000	—

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
Same street 9 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS	£265,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
3 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ	£250,000	28/11/2025	Detached
9 IVYCHURCH GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YG	£270,000	20/11/2025	Detached
Same street 11 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS	£265,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
79 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR	£560,000	04/12/2023	Detached
75 GEORGE HILL ROAD, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3JR	£357,500	01/12/2023	Detached
53 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA	£440,000	20/10/2023	Detached
30 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF	£545,000	16/06/2023	Detached
3 ELMSTONE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HA	£430,000	01/12/2022	Detached
11 HADLOW DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YQ	£455,000	10/11/2022	Detached
15 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH	£340,000	08/11/2022	Detached
9 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ	£415,000	03/11/2022	Detached
48 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SF	£625,000	26/09/2022	Detached
6 EGERTON DRIVE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YE	£423,500	28/06/2022	Detached
9 TURNDEN GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HB	£450,000	23/06/2022	Detached
7 BROOMFIELD CRESCENT, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YJ	£340,000	30/07/2021	Detached
28 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH	£350,000	14/06/2021	Detached
43 BOTANY ROAD, KINGSGATE, BROADSTAIRS, THANET, KENT, CT10 3SA	£425,000	04/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £265,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £417,250 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.5%

10y growth 13.9%

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

1y (index) -3%

5y (index) 6.1%

10y (index) 44%

Rental Range

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

Low £997/mo

Realistic £1,108/mo

Optimistic £1,219/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT9 3NS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Cranbrook Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Hadlow Drive	0.2 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Summerfield Stores	0.2 miles
Hospital	Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital	1.6 miles
Train station	Broadstairs	1.7 miles
Train station	Margate	2.2 miles
Hospital	Victoria Hospital	11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	61
Anti-social behaviour	17
Criminal damage and arson	13
Other crime	9
Drugs	7
Burglary	6
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	5
Public order	3
Shoplifting	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	132

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Palm Bay Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2014
St Anthony's School	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 4 Sep 2015
Northdown Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2022
Cliftonville Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2024
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.22%

Max investor price (0.8%) £138,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,800

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).