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19 BROADLANDS DRIVE

CHATHAM, MEDWAY ME5 8HJ

3 beds 1 baths 82 m² Listed 11 Oct 2025 (-284d)

£325,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME5 8HJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 19 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY ME5 8HJ |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £325,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/02/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £602/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,535

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- E (£35)
- 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/8350-7122-6100-7919-0292)

## Description

Beautifully Extended Family Home with Double Driveway and Low-Maintenance Garden

Nestled in a desirable and quiet residential area, this beautifully presented three-bedroom family home has been thoughtfully extended to offer spacious and modern living throughout. Perfect for growing families or those who love to entertain, this property combines comfort, practicality, and style in equal measure.

Step inside through the welcoming porch into a bright and inviting lounge. The open-plan kitchen/diner is the heart of the home, featuring modern units, ample counter space, and room for a dining table—ideal for family meals or gatherings with friends. To the rear, a stunning reception room extension provides a fantastic additional living area, flooded with natural light and offering direct access to the garden.

Upstairs, the property boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering flexibility for family use, a guest room, or home office space. The modern family bathroom includes both a bathtub and shower.

Outside, the home features a double driveway, providing ample off-road parking. The low-maintenance rear garden offers a private and relaxing outdoor space—perfect for entertaining, children’s play, or simply unwinding after a long day.

With its extended living space, modern layout, and excellent kerb appeal, this property offers a superb opportunity to move straight in and enjoy.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer.

**Exterior**

Double driveway

Low maintenance rear garden

Artificial grass

Decked area

Side access

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168121229/1313762) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/168121229/1313763) - EPC
- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168121229/1313764) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #17226374
- **Address:** 19 Broadlands Drive, Chatham, ME5 8HJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/03/2026
- **Work Completed:** 18/03/2026
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 19 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ | £325,000 | 13/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 19 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ | £256,000 | 17/12/2020 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HE | £315,000 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HE | £365,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 LAMBETH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8YL | £275,000 | 19/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 543 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NR | £373,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7J SMITH ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DR | £412,000 | 08/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BALLENS ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NS | £330,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 MERIVALE GROVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HP | £300,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 TADBURN GREEN, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8PS | £352,000 | 27/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 104 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8JD | £360,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MERIVALE GROVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HP | £275,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 PORT CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DU | £300,000 | 12/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 25 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ | £245,000 | 13/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 56 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HT | £403,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 KENWOOD AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HS | £260,000 | 06/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 567 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NP | £288,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 32 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ | £275,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 414 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8EJ | £360,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 LAMBETH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8YL | £240,000 | 25/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 39 GOAD AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DT | £425,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 549 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NR | £300,000 | 21/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8A SPINDLEWOOD CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DS | £250,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 23 WETHERAL DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8ES | £302,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 22 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ | £238,000 | 16/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £252,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £324,250 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £331,077 (78 Semi-detached, ME5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,114/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,238/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,362/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £937/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,963/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -0.3%
- **10y growth:** 28.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.7%

## 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

82 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£325,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,963/m²

Local average

£331,077 (-1.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,770 of 33,755)

Street crime

200 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extended to the rear
Double driveway
Low maintenance garden
Kitchen / Diner
Cul-de-sac
Must be viewed

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Beautifully Extended Family Home with Double Driveway and Low-Maintenance Garden

Nestled in a desirable and quiet residential area, this beautifully presented three-bedroom family home has been thoughtfully extended to offer spacious and modern living throughout. Perfect for growing families or those who love to entertain, this property combines comfort, practicality, and style in equal measure.

Step inside through the welcoming porch into a bright and inviting lounge. The open-plan kitchen/diner is the heart of the home, featuring modern units, ample counter space, and room for a dining table—ideal for family meals or gatherings with friends. To the rear, a stunning reception room extension provides a fantastic additional living area, flooded with natural light and offering direct access to the garden.

Upstairs, the property boasts three well-proportioned bedrooms, each offering flexibility for family use, a guest room, or home office space. The modern family bathroom includes both a bathtub and shower.

Outside, the home features a double driveway, providing ample off-road parking. The low-maintenance rear garden offers a private and relaxing outdoor space—perfect for entertaining, children’s play, or simply unwinding after a long day.

With its extended living space, modern layout, and excellent kerb appeal, this property offers a superb opportunity to move straight in and enjoy.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this home has to offer.

Exterior
Double driveway
Low maintenance rear garden
Artificial grass
Decked area
Side access

Listed by

Walderslade

Robinson Jackson

Reference: 168121229

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/02/2020

Expiry date: 10/02/2030

Current heating cost: £602/year

Potential heating cost: £533/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,535

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17226374 Recent

Property Details

Street: 19 Broadlands Drive

Town: Chatham

Postcode: ME5 8HJ

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 29/03/2026

Work Completed: 18/03/2026

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

27% since 2020

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£325,000	+27%
Sold	17/12/2020 (5 years ago)	£256,000	—

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
24 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HE	£315,000	19/12/2023	Semi-detached
16 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HE	£365,000	06/10/2023	Semi-detached
9 LAMBETH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8YL	£275,000	19/09/2023	Semi-detached
543 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NR	£373,000	19/05/2023	Semi-detached
7J SMITH ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DR	£412,000	08/11/2022	Semi-detached
11 BALLENS ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NS	£330,000	24/10/2022	Semi-detached
20 MERIVALE GROVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HP	£300,000	30/09/2022	Semi-detached
8 TADBURN GREEN, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8PS	£352,000	27/09/2022	Semi-detached
104 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8JD	£360,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
8 MERIVALE GROVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HP	£275,000	31/08/2022	Semi-detached
12 PORT CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DU	£300,000	12/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 25 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ	£245,000	13/07/2022	Terraced
56 SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HT	£403,000	12/05/2022	Semi-detached
1 KENWOOD AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HS	£260,000	06/04/2022	Semi-detached
567 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NP	£288,000	17/02/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 32 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ	£275,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
414 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8EJ	£360,000	10/01/2022	Semi-detached
28 LAMBETH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8YL	£240,000	25/11/2021	Semi-detached
39 GOAD AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DT	£425,000	29/10/2021	Semi-detached
549 LORDS WOOD LANE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8NR	£300,000	21/10/2021	Semi-detached
8A SPINDLEWOOD CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8DS	£250,000	29/09/2021	Semi-detached
23 WETHERAL DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8ES	£302,000	17/09/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 22 BROADLANDS DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 8HJ	£238,000	16/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £252,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £324,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.3%

10y growth 28.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Medway. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 17.5%

10y (index) 40.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,114/mo

Realistic £1,238/mo

Optimistic £1,362/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Medway.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £937/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Broadlands Drive

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Ballens Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Morrisons Daily	0.2 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.2 miles
Train station	Chatham	2.6 miles
University	Unknown	2.8 miles
Train station	Gillingham	3.0 miles
Hospital	The Somerfield Hospital	4.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	73
Anti-social behaviour	58
Criminal damage and arson	20
Other theft	12
Shoplifting	9
Burglary	6
Robbery	6
Public order	5
Vehicle crime	5
Drugs	3
Other crime	3
Total incidents	200

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
Lordswood School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2019
Walderslade Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2015
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Maundene School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2015

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 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,750

Target investor price (1%) £123,800

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).