Sold Terraced

12 NORTHBOURNE WAY

MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3NS

1 beds 1 baths 517 sq ft Listed 21 Nov 2016 (-3541d)

£149,950

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# 1 bedroom terraced house for sale (CT9 3NS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 NORTHBOURNE WAY, MARGATE, CLIFTONVILLE, KENT CT9 3NS |
| Price | £149,950 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 48 m² |
| Last sold | £149,950 Nov 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/12/2031
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,573

### Recommendations
- B4 (£300 - £600)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/1719-6122-2009-0136-6202)

## Description

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch  Double glazed entrance door, further door leading to:-

Entrance Hall  Stairs to first floor, built in airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1  11' (3.35m)  x 10'2" (3.10m).  Double glazed window to side, built in mirror slide robes, radiator, under stairs cupboard.

Bathroom Frosted double glazed window to front, panelled bath, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiled splash back.

FIRST FLOOR

Lounge  17' (5.18m)  x 13'2" (4.01m). Double glazed windows to front and side, built in storage cupboard, radiator, T.V point, telephone point, access to loft, open plan to:-

Kitchen  9'9" (2.97m)  x 7' (2.13m).  Double glazed window to the front, range of wall and base units with work tops over, inset single drainer sink unit, wall mounted gas boiler, gas cooker point, tiled splash back.

OUTSIDE

Front Garden  Laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub borders, pathway to entrance.

Rear Garden  Lovely gardens with sunny aspect laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, paved patio, door to garage. Side gate.

Garage  17'1" (5.21m) x 8'7" (2.62m).  Up and over door, power and light, personal door to garden.

Agent's Note  None of the appliances or services have been tested and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition.

## Property Photos

- ![Photo](/listings/photos/57039103/328098)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/57039103/328101)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/57039103/328102) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC - 1](/listings/photos/57039103/328104) - EPC - 1
- ![EPC - 2](/listings/photos/57039103/328107) - EPC - 2

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £149,950 | 30/11/2016 | Terraced |
| 12 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £107,000 | 16/12/2011 | Terraced |
| 12 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £33,500 | 03/06/1996 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 24 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3JJ | £350,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 11 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS | £265,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 EASTCHURCH ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EW | £285,000 | 12/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 39 SALTWOOD GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HQ | £330,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 37 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH | £260,000 | 26/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 WALTHAM CLOSE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YF | £257,500 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 CUDHAM GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HG | £310,000 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 25 TURNDEN GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HB | £325,000 | 10/08/2021 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £294,167 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £284,876 (49 Terraced, CT9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -47.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £999/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,110/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,221/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Northumberland Avenue, CT9 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £149/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.1%

*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:** £3,124/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 21.3%
- **10y growth:** 55.6%

## 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

Floor area

48 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£149,950 Nov 2016

Price per m²

£3,124/m²

Local average

£284,876 (-47.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,796 of 33,755)

Street crime

133 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Modern living
Central Heating
Double Glazed
Garage
Small gardens
Ideal investment

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch Double glazed entrance door, further door leading to:-
Entrance Hall Stairs to first floor, built in airing cupboard.
Bedroom 1 11' (3.35m) x 10'2" (3.10m). Double glazed window to side, built in mirror slide robes, radiator, under stairs cupboard.
Bathroom Frosted double glazed window to front, panelled bath, low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, tiled splash back.
FIRST FLOOR
Lounge 17' (5.18m) x 13'2" (4.01m). Double glazed windows to front and side, built in storage cupboard, radiator, T.V point, telephone point, access to loft, open plan to:-
Kitchen 9'9" (2.97m) x 7' (2.13m). Double glazed window to the front, range of wall and base units with work tops over, inset single drainer sink unit, wall mounted gas boiler, gas cooker point, tiled splash back.
OUTSIDE
Front Garden Laid mainly to lawn with flower and shrub borders, pathway to entrance.
Rear Garden Lovely gardens with sunny aspect laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, paved patio, door to garage. Side gate.
Garage 17'1" (5.21m) x 8'7" (2.62m). Up and over door, power and light, personal door to garden.
Agent's Note None of the appliances or services have been tested and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their condition.

Listed by

Margate

The Lomond Group

Reference: 57039103

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/12/2021

Expiry date: 05/12/2031

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,573

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

Recommendations

Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

EPC - 2

Price history

348% since 1996

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/11/2016 (9 years ago)	£149,950	+40.1%
Sold	16/12/2011 (14 years ago)	£107,000	+219.4%
Sold	03/06/1996 (30 years ago)	£33,500	—

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
9 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS	£265,000	19/12/2025	Terraced
24 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3JJ	£350,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
11 NORTHBOURNE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3NS	£265,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
15 EASTCHURCH ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3EW	£285,000	12/06/2023	Terraced
39 SALTWOOD GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HQ	£330,000	19/04/2022	Terraced
37 CRUNDALE WAY, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YH	£260,000	26/01/2022	Terraced
7 WALTHAM CLOSE, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3YF	£257,500	21/01/2022	Terraced
26 CUDHAM GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HG	£310,000	17/12/2021	Terraced
25 TURNDEN GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3HB	£325,000	10/08/2021	Terraced

Area average: £294,167 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.3%

10y growth 55.6%

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 £999/mo

Realistic £1,110/mo

Optimistic £1,221/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £576/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	51
Anti-social behaviour	28
Other theft	13
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other crime	7
Vehicle crime	7
Public order	6
Burglary	4
Drugs	4
Bicycle theft	2
Robbery	2
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	133

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
Palm Bay Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2014
St Anthony's School	Other	0.6 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

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
1 Bed Flat, Northumberland Avenue, CT9	£850/mo	1	0.71 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%

Max investor price (0.8%) £106,250

Target investor price (1%) £85,000

Gross yield 6.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×

Monthly cashflow £149/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4.1%

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).