Sold STC Bungalow

6 LALEHAM GARDENS

MARGATE, KENT CT9 3PN

2 beds 1 baths 80 m² Listed 28 Nov 2025 (-287d)

£350,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (CT9 3PN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, KENT CT9 3PN |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £345,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 21/07/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £539/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,910

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£10)
- G (£350 - £450)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0246-2862-7136-9326-2021)

## Description

The property has been tastefully modernised throughout by the current owners and is offered in impeccable condition. Inside, you’ll find spacious, light-filled rooms, a stylish fitted kitchen, and a contemporary shower room finished to a high standard.

Outside, the home continues to impress — with off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and a generous rear garden that is not overlooked, offering peace, privacy, and the ideal spot to relax or entertain.

Perfectly positioned for easy access to local amenities, shops, and excellent transport links, this is a truly standout bungalow that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Identification checks

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location

Margate is a fantastic seaside town and contains the areas of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. The energy surrounding Margate is excellent, it holds the likes of a world class Art Gallery, the UK's original pleasure park 'Dreamland', fast Rail links into London and of course not forgetting the stunning sandy beaches and sparkling bays. You are within a 10 minute drive to the neighbouring towns which are Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Birchington. There are also good road links to London via the A299 Thanet Way and M2 Motorway.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #14153553
- **Address:** 6 Laleham Gardens, MARGATE, CT9 3PN
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/08/2020
- **Work Completed:** 29/05/2020
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £345,000 | 20/04/2026 | Detached |
| 6 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £295,000 | 19/04/2017 | Detached |
| 6 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £166,000 | 31/01/2012 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LYNDHURST AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2PS | £395,000 | 06/02/2026 | Detached |
| 16 LYNDHURST AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2PS | £300,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 4 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £220,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat |
| 52 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD | £635,000 | 14/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 LOWER NORTHDOWN AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2NJ | £737,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| 51 PRINCES GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AS | £505,000 | 19/12/2022 | Detached |
| 49 PRINCES GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AS | £515,000 | 12/12/2022 | Detached |
| 33 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD | £695,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 31 NORTHDOWN PARK ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2NH | £500,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 FLAT 4 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £145,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 50 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD | £675,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 37 THE RIDGEWAY, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2TL | £435,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 FLAT 2 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN | £135,000 | 18/03/2022 | Flat |
| 39 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD | £715,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
| 12 LALEHAM LANE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2UG | £399,999 | 13/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £166,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £542,250 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £463,188 (24 Detached, CT9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -24.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,003/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,114/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,225/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 Flat, Lyndhurst Ave, CT9 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000

*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 £1,500/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-53/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.6%

*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:** £4,375/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.7%
- **10y growth:** 26.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thanet; Detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.1%

## 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

80 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£345,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£4,375/m²

Local average

£463,188 (-24.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (4,110 of 33,755)

Street crime

454 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

Two-bedroom detached bungalow
Sought-after location in Laleham Gardens, Cliftonville
Beautifully modernised and presented to a high standard
Spacious lounge and contemporary fitted kitchen
Stylish shower room
Large rear garden – not overlooked
Off-street parking for several vehicles
Close to local shops, amenities & transport links

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Off street
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Miles & Barr are absolutely delighted to present this exceptional two-bedroom detached bungalow, tucked away on the ever-popular Laleham Gardens, Cliftonville. Rarely available and beautifully presented, this home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and practical living.

The property has been tastefully modernised throughout by the current owners and is offered in impeccable condition. Inside, you’ll find spacious, light-filled rooms, a stylish fitted kitchen, and a contemporary shower room finished to a high standard.

Outside, the home continues to impress — with off-street parking for multiple vehicles, and a generous rear garden that is not overlooked, offering peace, privacy, and the ideal spot to relax or entertain.

Perfectly positioned for easy access to local amenities, shops, and excellent transport links, this is a truly standout bungalow that must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Identification checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location
Margate is a fantastic seaside town and contains the areas of Cliftonville, Garlinge, Palm Bay and Westbrook. The energy surrounding Margate is excellent, it holds the likes of a world class Art Gallery, the UK's original pleasure park 'Dreamland', fast Rail links into London and of course not forgetting the stunning sandy beaches and sparkling bays. You are within a 10 minute drive to the neighbouring towns which are Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Birchington. There are also good road links to London via the A299 Thanet Way and M2 Motorway.

Listed by

Margate

The Lomond Group

Reference: 169831232

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 21/07/2026. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/07/2016

Expiry date: 21/07/2026 (expired)

Current heating cost: £539/year

Potential heating cost: £449/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,910

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~3,148 m² (0.78 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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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 #14153553

Property Details

Street: 6 Laleham Gardens

Town: MARGATE

Postcode: CT9 3PN

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/08/2020

Work Completed: 29/05/2020

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

108% since 2012

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	20/04/2026 (4 months ago)	£345,000	+16.9%
Sold	19/04/2017 (9 years ago)	£295,000	+77.7%
Sold	31/01/2012 (14 years ago)	£166,000	—

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
16 LYNDHURST AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2PS	£395,000	06/02/2026	Detached
16 LYNDHURST AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2PS	£300,000	01/12/2023	Detached
Same street 12 FLAT 4 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN	£220,000	27/10/2023	Flat
52 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD	£635,000	14/06/2023	Detached
2 LOWER NORTHDOWN AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2NJ	£737,000	19/05/2023	Detached
51 PRINCES GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AS	£505,000	19/12/2022	Detached
49 PRINCES GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AS	£515,000	12/12/2022	Detached
33 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD	£695,000	09/12/2022	Detached
31 NORTHDOWN PARK ROAD, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2NH	£500,000	07/10/2022	Detached
Same street 11 FLAT 4 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN	£145,000	08/07/2022	Flat
50 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD	£675,000	08/07/2022	Detached
37 THE RIDGEWAY, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2TL	£435,000	14/04/2022	Detached
Same street 12 FLAT 2 LALEHAM GARDENS, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3PN	£135,000	18/03/2022	Flat
39 DEVONSHIRE GARDENS, CLIFTONVILLE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 3AD	£715,000	09/12/2021	Detached
12 LALEHAM LANE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 2UG	£399,999	13/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £166,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £542,250 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.7%

10y growth 26.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Thanet. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.

1y (index) 0.8%

5y (index) 7.5%

10y (index) 42.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,003/mo

Realistic £1,114/mo

Optimistic £1,225/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 3PN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Palm Springs Hair and Beauty	0.1 miles
Shop	Nortndown Carpets	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Warwick Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Richmond Avenue	0.1 miles
Hospital	Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital	0.8 miles
Train station	Margate	1.3 miles
Train station	Broadstairs	2.2 miles
Hospital	Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital	11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	186
Anti-social behaviour	109
Criminal damage and arson	45
Shoplifting	31
Public order	16
Drugs	14
Vehicle crime	14
Other theft	12
Burglary	10
Other crime	10
Bicycle theft	3
Possession of weapons	2
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	454

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Cliftonville Primary School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 17 Jul 2024
Parkview Academy	Other	0.3 miles	Inadequate — 25 Sep 2024
St Anthony's School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Sep 2015
Northdown Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Jan 2022
Drapers Mills Primary Academy	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 27 Apr 2018

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, Lyndhurst Ave, CT9	£1,500/mo	2	0.08 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%

Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500

Target investor price (1%) £150,000

Gross yield 5.1%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.4×

Monthly cashflow £-53/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -0.6%

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).