Sold STC Terraced

68 BYRON AVENUE

MARGATE, KENT CT9 1TU

2 beds 1 baths 68 m² Listed 9 May 2025 (-438d)

£225,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CT9 1TU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 68 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, KENT CT9 1TU |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £206,700 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 14/10/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £480/year

### Recommendations
- Q (14,000)
- W1 (1,200)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8661-7220-6659-4785-0992)

## Description

Ideal First Home - Two Bedroom Terrace Close to Margate Town!

Offered with no onward chain, this charming two-bedroom terraced home presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors alike. Conveniently located within easy reach of Margate town centre, the seafront, and local amenities, the property offers a blank canvas ready to make your own.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming hallway leading to a spacious lounge and adjoining dining area, ideal for modern living and entertaining. The separate kitchen offers ample potential and access to a low-maintenance courtyard garden, perfect for enjoying warmer days.

Upstairs, you'll find two generous double bedrooms and a well-proportioned bathroom.

The home has been newly carpeted throughout, providing a fresh and neutral interior, ready for immediate occupancy.

A fantastic opportunity in a sought-after coastal location - early viewing is highly recommended.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/161747852/847600) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/161747852/847601) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7961888
- **Address:** 68 Byron Avenue, MARGATE, CT9 1TU
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2011
- **Work Completed:** 22/12/2010
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #3024082
- **Address:** 68 Byron Avenue, MARGATE, CT9 1TU
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/09/2005
- **Work Completed:** 10/08/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TU | £206,700 | 16/02/2026 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 117 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TT | £185,000 | 21/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 53 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TS | £180,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 44 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW | £665,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 15 DANESMEAD TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1RF | £370,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 1 POETS CORNER, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TR | £195,500 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 12 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TS | £225,000 | 14/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 OSBORNE TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TP | £240,000 | 14/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 CHURCH ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TA | £315,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 SUSSEX AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TN | £305,000 | 01/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW | £280,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 19 SUSSEX AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TN | £401,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW | £310,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 105 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TT | £215,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 80 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX | £195,000 | 04/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW | £310,000 | 17/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 119 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX | £260,000 | 07/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 CHURCH STREET, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TB | £282,500 | 09/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 102 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX | £240,000 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 47 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW | £330,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 DANESMEAD TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1RF | £365,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TU | £222,000 | 10/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 48 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TU | £220,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £221,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £293,450 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £284,876 (49 Terraced, CT9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -21%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £998/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,109/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,220/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Turkey St, CT9 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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 £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 15×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £214/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.9%

*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:** £3,309/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.9%
- **10y growth:** 61.3%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

68 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£206,700 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,309/m²

Local average

£284,876 (-21%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,946 of 33,755)

Street crime

544 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Two double bedrooms
No onward chain
Council tax band: b
Newly carpeted
Ideal first home
Cellar space
Open plan lounge and diner
Courtyard garden
Energy rating: d
Freehold

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Ideal First Home - Two Bedroom Terrace Close to Margate Town!

Offered with no onward chain, this charming two-bedroom terraced home presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors alike. Conveniently located within easy reach of Margate town centre, the seafront, and local amenities, the property offers a blank canvas ready to make your own.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming hallway leading to a spacious lounge and adjoining dining area, ideal for modern living and entertaining. The separate kitchen offers ample potential and access to a low-maintenance courtyard garden, perfect for enjoying warmer days.

Upstairs, you'll find two generous double bedrooms and a well-proportioned bathroom.

The home has been newly carpeted throughout, providing a fresh and neutral interior, ready for immediate occupancy.

A fantastic opportunity in a sought-after coastal location - early viewing is highly recommended.

Listed by

Cliftonville

Cooke & Co

Reference: 161747852

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 15/10/2019

Expiry date: 14/10/2029

Current heating cost: £480/year

Potential heating cost: £341/year

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

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7961888

Property Details

Street: 68 Byron Avenue

Town: MARGATE

Postcode: CT9 1TU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2011

Work Completed: 22/12/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #3024082

Property Details

Street: 68 Byron Avenue

Town: MARGATE

Postcode: CT9 1TU

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 06/09/2005

Work Completed: 10/08/2005

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	16/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£206,700	—

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
117 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TT	£185,000	21/01/2026	Terraced
53 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TS	£180,000	16/01/2026	Terraced
44 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW	£665,000	12/12/2025	Terraced
15 DANESMEAD TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1RF	£370,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
1 POETS CORNER, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TR	£195,500	01/12/2025	Terraced
12 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TS	£225,000	14/10/2025	Terraced
19 OSBORNE TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TP	£240,000	14/12/2023	Terraced
14 CHURCH ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TA	£315,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
25 SUSSEX AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TN	£305,000	01/12/2023	Terraced
44 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW	£280,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
19 SUSSEX AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TN	£401,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
45 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW	£310,000	23/10/2023	Terraced
105 MILTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TT	£215,000	02/10/2023	Terraced
80 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX	£195,000	04/08/2023	Terraced
43 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW	£310,000	17/07/2023	Terraced
119 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX	£260,000	07/07/2023	Terraced
9 CHURCH STREET, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TB	£282,500	09/06/2023	Terraced
102 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TX	£240,000	02/06/2023	Terraced
47 VICTORIA ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1LW	£330,000	17/05/2023	Terraced
15 DANESMEAD TERRACE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1RF	£365,000	03/03/2023	Terraced
Same street 22 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TU	£222,000	10/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 48 BYRON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 1TU	£220,000	28/10/2022	Terraced

Street average: £221,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £293,450 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.9%

10y growth 61.3%

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 £998/mo

Realistic £1,109/mo

Optimistic £1,220/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT9 1TU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Resul Convenience Store	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Dane Park	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Edith Court	0.2 miles
Shop	Modern Provider	0.2 miles
Train station	Margate	0.7 miles
Train station	Westgate-on-Sea	2.2 miles
Hospital	Victoria Hospital	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	192
Anti-social behaviour	128
Criminal damage and arson	55
Other theft	38
Shoplifting	38
Public order	26
Drugs	24
Vehicle crime	12
Other crime	10
Burglary	8
Robbery	8
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	2
Total incidents	544

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
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 23 May 2023
Parkview Academy	Other	0.3 miles	Inadequate — 25 Sep 2024
Drapers Mills Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 27 Apr 2018
Salmestone Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 27 Feb 2019
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2019

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, Turkey St, CT9	£1,250/mo	2	0.12 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,250/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.56%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 6.7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 15×

Monthly cashflow £214/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 3.9%

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).