# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (CT7 9BY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, KENT CT7 9BY |
| Price | £289,995 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £260,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/08/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £918/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/2100-6218-5040-8105-1601)

## Description

TWO BEDROOM BUNGALOW IN QUIET BIRCHINGTON LOCATION!

Miles & Barr are pleased to be offering this two bedroom semi-detached bungalow located in the ever popular Edward Drive, Birchington.

Ideally situated within easy reach of Birchington’s main shopping parade and with good access to all major bus and road routes both in and out of Thanet, this property really is one to be seen. Once inside you will find two double bedrooms, a 14ft lounge diner, a fitted kitchen with a useful conservatory beside and a shower room with separate WC.

Externally there is a good sized sunny aspect rear garden with gated side access leading to the front. The front garden boasts off street parking for a number of cars and is largely paved.

In our opinion this bungalow would make the perfect home for any buyer looking to relocate to Birchington and who wants something they can put their own stamp on!

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Location Summary

Birchington was once considered ‘the epitome of modest’. That statement may still be considered. Understated opulence: a wealth of late Victorian and Edwardian properties stand alongside flint or cliff-top cottages - Birchington really does have something for everyone. An array of bakers, an ice cream parlour and vintage shops make Birchington the perfect village location to base yourself if you still need to commute to the City. Located just minutes from the A299 with a journey of approximately 75 minutes to the O2 Arena and Greenwich. Of course, if you’d like a stress-free journey then just take the train from Birchington straight through to London Victoria. Travel in the other direction and just three stops along you’ll be able to enjoy the seaside towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. There are a number of schools within the village from nursery through to Secondary education and a doctor’s surgery. Those who enjoy sport will find a magnificent 18-hole golf club, windsurfing along Minnis Bay, and sailing enthusiasts can take advantage of the Minnis Bay Sailing Club, which offers activities for all levels (not forgetting the atmospheric Minnis Bar & Restaurant), endless miles of promenade for serious runners, gentle beach-top walks or just follow the Viking Trail bike rides. A popular residential area for young families, London commuters and second home purchasers.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £260,000 | 13/03/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 12 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £217,500 | 10/04/2015 | Semi-detached |
| 12 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £91,500 | 11/08/2000 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 95 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9ED | £600,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 37 CROSS ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9HW | £385,000 | 01/07/2025 | Detached |
| 62 EPPLE BAY AVENUE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9HU | £565,500 | 30/10/2023 | Detached |
| 1A TUDOR CLOSE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BD | £325,000 | 10/08/2023 | Detached |
| 58 EPPLE BAY AVENUE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9HU | £535,000 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 EPPLE ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AY | £573,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 111 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9ED | £685,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £420,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 124 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9EA | £550,000 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 28 EPPLE ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AX | £480,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £280,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 OCEAN CLOSE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9HX | £560,000 | 23/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 2 EDWARD DRIVE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9BY | £379,500 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 19 YORK TERRACE, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AZ | £470,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached |
| 105 ALPHA ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9ED | £545,000 | 06/01/2022 | Detached |
| 34 EPPLE ROAD, BIRCHINGTON, THANET, KENT, CT7 9AX | £440,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £359,833 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £516,423 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £466,063 (16 Detached, CT7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -37.8%

## 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):** £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 Semi-Detached House, Walnut Tree Close, CT7 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.54 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Linksfield Court, CT8 | £800/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Domneva Heights, CT8 | £990/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, King Edward Road, CT7 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, St Mildreds Road, CT8 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,153/mo (11 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,000

*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 £1,050/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-222/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.2%

*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:** £4,603/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 6.4%
- **10y growth:** 26.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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