40 WOODFORD COURT
BIRCHINGTON, KENT CT7 9DR
£150,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
64 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£149,000 Oct 2019
Price per m²
£2,344/m²
Local average
£172,100 (-12.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (11,195 of 33,755)
Street crime
52 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Offered with the benefit of vacant possession
- Quiet cul-de-sac location
- Long lease and low charges, perfect for a first time buy
- Comes with your own private garden space
- EPC energy rating D
Additional details
- Garden
- Communal garden
Description
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.
Room sizes:Entrance HallwayKitchen: 10'4 x 6'6 (3.15m x 1.98m)Bedroom 1: 13'6 x 11'0 (4.12m x 3.36m)Lounge: 17'1 x 10'9 (5.21m x 3.28m)Bedroom 2: 12'3 x 9'7 (3.74m x 2.92m)BathroomCommunal Gardens
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Listed by
Birchington
Arun Estates
Reference: 70419106
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 01/03/2019
Current heating cost: £435/year
Potential heating cost: £319/year
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (25)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #6137464
Property Details
Street: 40 Woodford Court
Town: BIRCHINGTON
Postcode: CT7 9DR
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 17/11/2008
Work Completed: 31/10/2008
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6068099
Property Details
Street: 40 Woodford Court
Town: BIRCHINGTON
Postcode: CT7 9DR
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 03/11/2008
Work Completed: 26/09/2008
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
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/10/2019 (6 years ago) | £149,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY COURT, 39 FLAT 2 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £261,000 | 22/08/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 15 GARAGE WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £12,000 | 01/04/2025 | Other |
| Same street 15 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £135,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 20 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £205,000 | 14/06/2024 | Flat |
| 68 YEW TREE GARDENS, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AL | £252,000 | 12/12/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 7 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £135,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 16 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £85,000 | 05/10/2023 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 19 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £85,000 | 07/08/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 8 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £130,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 36 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £225,000 | 30/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 39 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £185,000 | 24/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 4 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £95,000 | 10/10/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 2 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £180,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat |
| GEOFFREY COURT, 39 FLAT 18 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £199,995 | 26/08/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 18 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £108,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 12 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £145,000 | 09/08/2022 | Flat |
| OLANTIGH COURT FLAT 12 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EH | £375,000 | 20/07/2022 | Flat |
| 68 FLAT 1 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DS | £184,000 | 15/07/2022 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 6 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £95,000 | 01/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 9 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £198,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| 11 FLAT 2 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EG | £190,000 | 25/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 3 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £192,000 | 18/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 2 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £242,500 | 11/02/2022 | Flat |
| 27 FLAT 1 EPPLE BAY ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EN | £220,000 | 22/12/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 55 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £180,000 | 21/12/2021 | Flat |
| 81A STATION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9RE | £218,000 | 03/12/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 31 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DR | £197,500 | 24/09/2021 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 3 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £119,500 | 08/09/2021 | Flat |
| TAPLIN COURT FLAT 28 ALBION ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9DH | £82,500 | 13/08/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £163,056 (9 sales)
Area average: £173,225 (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): Thanet. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Thanet. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Square | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Birchington-on-Sea | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Quex Craft Village | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Minnis Bay Village Store | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Westgate-on-Sea | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital | 7.1 miles |
| University | Careers and Employability Service | 11.5 miles |
| University | Skills for Academic Success | 11.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchington Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 9 Feb 2016 |
| The Llewellyn School and Nursery | Other | 0.7 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| King Ethelbert School | Secondary | 0.7 miles | Good — 7 Jul 2024 |
| Ursuline College | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2023 |
| St Saviour's Church of England Junior School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 1 Apr 2014 |
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, Station Road, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, CT7 | £1,280/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, King Edward Road, CT7 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,203/mo (8 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).