Sold STC Terraced

9 MILSTEAD CLOSE

SHEERNESS, KENT ME12 1JU

2 beds 1 baths 64 m² Listed 10 Jun 2025 (-417d)

£190,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

64 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£192,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,969/m²

Local average

£227,530 (-16.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,006 of 33,755)

Street crime

240 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two spacious double bedrooms
  • Built-in wardrobes
  • Bright reception room
  • Well-lit kitchen
  • Direct garden access
  • Potential for modernisation
  • Excellent transport links
  • Close to local schools
  • Nearby local amenities
  • Green spaces and parks nearby

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

This terraced house, currently listed for sale, boasts two bedrooms, both spacious doubles, each with the benefit of built-in wardrobes. The house also contains one reception room, a bright, welcoming space courtesy of its large windows.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the kitchen. It is a well-lit area thanks to an abundance of natural light, and it also includes a dining space. From the kitchen, you can directly access the garden, a unique feature of this property that could serve as the perfect spot for a bit of alfresco dining or a morning coffee in the sunshine.

While the house requires modernising, it holds significant potential and could be the ideal project for first-time buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home. The property is rated C for energy performance, falling within council tax band B.

The location of this property is a major selling point. It benefits from excellent public transport links and is in close proximity to local schools. Everyday essentials are within easy reach, thanks to the local amenities nearby. For those who enjoy the outdoors, green spaces, parks, walking routes, and cycling routes are all available in the surrounding area. This could be your chance to own a home that, with a bit of love and attention, could become your perfect residence.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

QSH240226/2

Listed by

Sheerness

National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 163082201

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/04/2025

Expiry date: 02/04/2035

Current heating cost: £588/year

Potential heating cost: £588/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • 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

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8999728

Property Details

Street: 9 Milstead Close

Town: SHEERNESS

Postcode: ME12 1JU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 06/08/2012

Work Completed: 02/07/2012

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

60% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/02/2026 (5 months ago) £192,000 +60%
Sold 08/12/2014 (11 years ago) £119,995

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
20 HARTLIP CLOSE, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 1JG £126,000 18/11/2025 Terraced
34 EDENBRIDGE DRIVE, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 1JT £210,000 11/11/2025 Terraced
241 ST GEORGES AVENUE, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 1ET £177,000 15/11/2023 Terraced
17 HARTLIP CLOSE, SHEERNESS, SWALE, KENT, ME12 1JG £300,000 05/05/2022 Terraced

Area average: £203,250 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -2.8%
10y growth 16.8%

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

1y (index) 2%
5y (index) 11.6%
10y (index) 37%

Rental Range

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

Low £986/mo
Realistic £1,095/mo
Optimistic £1,205/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swale.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hawthorn Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Boxley Close 0.1 miles
Shop SS Convenience Store 0.3 miles
Shop Avenue Food & Wine 0.4 miles
Train station Queenborough 0.9 miles
Train station Sheerness-on-Sea 0.9 miles
University University of Essex 7.8 miles
Hospital Wellesley Hospital 8.8 miles
Hospital Southend University Hospital 9.2 miles
University Unknown 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 81
Anti-social behaviour 74
Criminal damage and arson 27
Other theft 16
Shoplifting 16
Public order 6
Burglary 4
Other crime 4
Possession of weapons 4
Vehicle crime 4
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Drugs 1
Total incidents 240

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
West Minster Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 12 Jan 2017
St Edward's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.7 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Rose Street Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 31 Jan 2023
Queenborough School and Nursery Primary 0.9 miles Outstanding — 25 Sep 2023
Richmond Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 15 Jan 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 Flat, St Georges Avenue, ME12 £925/mo 2 0.74 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Winstanley Road, ME12 £1,490/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Berridge Road, ME12 £1,200/mo 2 0.93 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Invicta Road, ME12 £1,050/mo 2 0.93 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,166/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £140,625
Target investor price (1%) £112,500
Gross yield 7.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.1×
Monthly cashflow £239/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.2%
  • 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).