27 DOUGLAS ROAD
HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 6AE
£309,995
Property details
Floor area
90 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1930-1949
Last sold
£297,000 May 2017
Price per m²
£3,444/m²
Local average
£323,725 (-4.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 4 (13,082 of 33,755)
Street crime
235 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Stunning three bedroom semi detached
- Modern fitted kitchen breakfast bar and integral appliances
- Double glazing, central heating
- Off street parking for two cars
- open fire in the lounge
- Attractive rear garden with gardens laid to lawn
- Two decked areas and garden shed
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Herne Bay is a popular coastal town benefitting from a range of local amenities including retail outlets and educational facilities. There are also a good range of leisure amenities including rowing, sailing and yacht clubs along with a swimming pool and cinema. The mainline railway station (approximately 1 mile distant) offers fast and frequent links to London (Victoria approximately 85mins) as well as the high speed service to London (St Pancras approximately 87mins). The town also offers excellent access to the A299 which gives access to the A2/ M2 motorway network. The picturesque town of Whitstable is only 5 miles distant which also enjoys a variety of shopping, educational and leisure amenities including sailing, water sports and bird watching, as well as the seafood restaurants for which it has become renowned. The City of Canterbury is approximately eight miles distant with its Cathedral, theatre and cultural amenities, as well as benefiting from excellent public and state schools. The City also boasts the facilities of a major shopping centre enjoying a range of mainstream retail outlets as well as many individual shops.
Entrance -
Kitchen/Diner - 5.49m x 3.66m (18 x 12) -
Lounge - 4.27m x 3.66m (14 x 12) -
1st Floor -
Lavatory -
Family Bathroom - 1.85m x 1.55m (6'1 x 5'1) -
Bedroom One - 4.27m x 3.94m (14 x 12'11) -
Bedroom Two - 3.68m x 3.35m (12'1 x 11) -
Bedroom Three - 2.74m x 2.44m (9 x 8 ) -
Listed by
Herne Bay
The Lomond Group
Reference: 66045599
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 31/10/2016
Current heating cost: £538/year
Potential heating cost: £497/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,500
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
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 #3714423
Property Details
Street: 27 Douglas Road
Town: HERNE BAY
Postcode: CT6 6AE
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 15/05/2006
Work Completed: 27/02/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16137634 Recent
Property Details
Street: 27 Douglas Road
Town: HERNE BAY
Postcode: CT6 6AE
Installation Details
Items: 4 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 28/01/2024
Work Completed: 19/01/2024
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
50% since 2012
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 15/05/2017 (9 years ago) | £297,000 | +50.4% |
| Sold | 24/08/2012 (13 years ago) | £197,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 IVANHOE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EG | £307,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7A DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £189,000 | 14/08/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 2 GROUND FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £185,000 | 06/06/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 2 FIRST FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £221,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 10 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £380,000 | 06/12/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 16 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £272,000 | 29/11/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 8 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £350,000 | 05/04/2024 | Detached |
| 25 IVANHOE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EG | £385,000 | 17/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 30 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £150,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| 10A MAYFIELD ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EH | £277,500 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 ARKLEY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5SL | £350,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 DOWNS PARK, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6BZ | £375,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 OAKDALE ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AH | £393,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 41 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £320,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 COLLARD CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EP | £350,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 18 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £195,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| 37 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £310,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 138 CANTERBURY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RX | £700,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 36B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £190,000 | 11/04/2022 | Flat |
| 87 SPENSER ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AP | £285,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 BEACON ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6DJ | £375,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £315,000 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £265,000 | 21/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £330,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 12 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £325,000 | 16/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 24 FIRST FLOOR FLAT DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £169,995 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| Same street 5 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £410,000 | 08/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 128 CANTERBURY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RX | £595,000 | 08/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 1A DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £430,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 15 DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £402,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 34B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £165,000 | 08/09/2021 | Flat |
| 66A STANLEY ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5SJ | £139,000 | 18/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7B DOUGLAS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6AE | £180,000 | 16/08/2021 | Flat |
| 49 HERNE AVENUE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EN | £280,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 COLLARD CLOSE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 6EP | £349,500 | 23/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £259,266 (15 sales)
Area average: £351,300 (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): Canterbury. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Canterbury. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Beer Brothers | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Queen's Roundabout south | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Herne Bay | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Chestfield & Swalecliffe | 2.9 miles |
| Hospital | Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital | 3.6 miles |
| University | Skills for Academic Success | 5.5 miles |
| University | Careers and Employability Service | 5.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Shoplifting | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 235 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay Infant School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 12 May 2016 |
| Herne Bay Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2016 |
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2023 |
| Herne Bay High School | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Outstanding — 29 Apr 2016 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).