Flat 2
THE MERCHANT STORE, STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 8AN
£270,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
83 m²
Last sold
£325,000 May 2023
Local average
£179,367 (+50.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,644 of 33,755)
Street crime
590 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Gated allocated parking
- Directly opposite Canterbury West train station
- Within 0.2 miles of The Pound, The Bishops Finger Pub and the Falstaff Hotel & Bar
- 2 double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes & 2 bathrooms
- First floor apartment
- Dual aspect master bedroom with en suite and dressing area
- Cathedral views from living room
- No chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
Tenure
The property is leasehold offered with vacant possession upon completion.
Local Authority
Canterbury City Council 01227 862 000. Kent County Council 0845 247 247.
Council Tax
To check the Council Tax for this property, please refer to www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity
Location
The property is located in the heart of the popular St Dunstan's area and is directly opposite Canterbury West train station which has the high speed service that takes you to London St Pancras in under an hour. St Dunstan's has become a vibrant area of Canterbury and has a Sainsbury's local, a Butchers, an international greengrocer and a selection of Cafe's and independent shops. Within 0.2 miles of the property there is The Bishops Finger pub, The Falstaff Inn and The Pound. The property is conveniently located for anyone one working at the University Of Kent which is just a 1.2 miles walk away. The historic city centre located through the Westgate Towers has an array of shops and boutiques, along with fine dining and restaurants serving dishes from across the globe. The Marlowe Theatre attracts acts from around the world and the Cathedral which is a world heritage site completes Canterbury's unique experience.
Listed by
Canterbury
Iconn Ltd
Reference: 55709268
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 83 | 90 | 167 m² | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | Terraced |
| 16 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 63 | 83 | 131 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Terraced |
| 24 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 71 | 81 | 127 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 34, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 60 | 85 | 173 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 38 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 58 | 78 | 171 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Terraced |
| 43d, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 72 | 86 | 124 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
| 48, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 75 | 77 | 59 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Flat |
| 50 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 70 | 86 | 105 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| 54, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 73 | 84 | 96 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| 58, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 67 | 85 | 97 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Detached |
| 64 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, CANTERBURY | 70 | 82 | 97 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Terraced |
| 66, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 75 | 86 | 100 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Terraced |
| 68, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 75 | 86 | 97 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Terraced |
| 72 Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 73 | 87 | 97 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | Terraced |
| 82, Station Road West, CANTERBURY | 79 | 90 | 94 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
41% since 2014
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 26/05/2023 (3 years ago) | £325,000 | +20.4% |
| Sold | 06/07/2018 (8 years ago) | £270,000 | +17.4% |
| Sold | 28/02/2014 (12 years ago) | £230,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTS LODGE 23 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £207,500 | 18/03/2025 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE 21 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £135,000 | 13/11/2023 | Flat |
| THE MERCHANT STORE FLAT 8 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8AN | £330,000 | 10/10/2023 | Flat |
| KIRBYS HEIGHTS FLAT 4 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FB | £230,000 | 07/09/2023 | Flat |
| STERLING COURT FLAT 10 POUND LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 2HY | £198,000 | 19/06/2023 | Flat |
| WESTSIDE APARTMENTS FLAT 3 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8WA | £266,000 | 02/06/2023 | Flat |
| 14 CARRIAGE MEWS, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8AL | £227,500 | 17/05/2023 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE 32 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £338,000 | 21/11/2022 | Flat |
| 42 ORIENT PLACE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8AW | £287,500 | 15/11/2022 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE 50 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £152,000 | 11/11/2022 | Flat |
| THE MERCHANT STORE FLAT 3 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8AN | £440,000 | 05/10/2022 | Flat |
| 24 GREAT STOUR PLACE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7EY | £316,500 | 29/09/2022 | Flat |
| TEMPLARS COURT FLAT 6 KIRBYS LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8JX | £160,000 | 28/09/2022 | Flat |
| KIRBYS HEIGHTS FLAT 11 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FB | £250,000 | 02/09/2022 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE 5 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £305,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| ABBOTS LODGE 14 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FD | £190,000 | 28/07/2022 | Flat |
| THE MALTINGS FLAT 4 ROPER ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 7DQ | £228,000 | 24/07/2022 | Flat |
| 48 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8AN | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| KIRBYS HEIGHTS FLAT 10 STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT2 8FB | £235,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| STERLING COURT FLAT 5 POUND LANE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 2HY | £200,000 | 16/06/2022 | Flat |
Area average: £246,550 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Canterbury. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Canterbury. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £893/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Station Road West
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Canterbury West Railway Station | 0.0 miles |
| Train station | Canterbury West | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Worgan's Butchers | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Westgate Towers | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Canterbury East | 0.7 miles |
| University | University of the Creative Arts | 0.7 miles |
| University | Kent Students' Union Advice Service | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Estuary View Medical Centre | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital | 5.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 161 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 |
| Shoplifting | 99 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 |
| Other theft | 37 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Drugs | 14 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Total incidents | 590 |
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 Peter's Methodist Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 5 May 2015 |
| St Johns Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 7 Mar 2024 |
| The King's School Canterbury | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Haven Nook | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 28 Sep 2023 |
| St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2023 |
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 Terraced House, Great Stour Place, CT2 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Penthouse, High Street, CT1 | £2,700/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Tannery Way North, CT1 | £1,395/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Lane, CT1 | £1,399/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Canterbury Lane, CT1 | £1,399/mo | 2 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,639/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
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