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Flat 2

THE MERCHANT STORE, STATION ROAD WEST, CANTERBURY, KENT CT2 8AN

2 beds 2 baths 83 m² Listed 27 Jul 2018 (-2927d)

£270,000

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Living Room (Main) Kitchen External Front Catherdral Views Living Room Living Room Living Room Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master Dressing Area En Suite Second Bedroom Bathroom Parking Canterbury West Trai The Falstaff The Fallstaff The Pound The Pound Westgate Towers

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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

This converted first floor apartment is located opposite Canterbury West train station and has Cathedral views from the living room. The welcoming entrance hallway has a large storage cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine. The large dual aspect living room measures 20 ft. by 19 ft. and has a feeling of light and space from the high ceilings and large windows. The kitchen is just off the living room has plenty of floor and wall units for storage, a built in electric hob with oven below and space for a dishwasher and freestanding fridge freezer. The spacious dual aspect master bedroom comes with wooden shutters a separate dressing area which has a large mirrored fitted wardrobe and a shower en suite. The second bedroom is also a spacious double with wooden shutters and a large fitted mirrored wardrobe. Completing the apartment is the bathroom with has tiled walls a bath with shower over, a heated towel rail, a vanity cupboard, a basin and W.C. The apartment comes with a gated allocated parking space located at the rear of the building.
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)

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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).

5y growth -18.1%
10y growth -24.7%

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

1y (index) -3.9%
5y (index) -3.9%
10y (index) 11.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,151/mo
Realistic £1,279/mo
Optimistic £1,407/mo

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 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £174,875
Target investor price (1%) £139,900
Gross yield 6.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.1×
Monthly cashflow £171/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.6%
  • 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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