Sold STC Flat

39 ST JAMES OAKS

GRAVESEND, KENT DA11 0QT

2 beds 1 baths Listed 2 Feb 2018 (-3063d)

£159,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£157,000 May 2018

Price per m²

£2,650/m²

Local average

£174,496 (-8.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,162 of 33,755)

Street crime

404 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom First Floor Retirement Apartment
  • Designed for The Over 55's
  • Situated within a Gated Complex with 24 hour Security
  • Spacious Lounge
  • Fitted Kitchen
  • Modern Bathroom
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Immediate Vacant Possession Meaning No Chain Complications
  • Call Walker Jarvis 01474 534453 For Further Information

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Set in on one of the most popular retirement gated complexes in Gravesend we are pleased to bring to the market this spacious two-bedroom first floor flat designed specifically for the over 55’s.  Offering immediate vacant possession this is the perfect place for those who require independent living with peace of mind and 24 hour gated security and warden controlled.  The property benefits from gas central heating and double-glazed windows, a spacious lounge, fitted kitchen with built in oven and hob, bathroom, one double bedroom and 2ndbedroom.  Surrounded by extremely well maintained communal gardens and its own clubhouse where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea, glass of wine/beer and where various entertainment and activities take place.  The town centre and mainline station are within walking distance.CALL WALKER JARVIS 01474 534453 FOR FURTHER DETAILS & TO ARRANGE VIEWING.
LOUNGE: 16'4" X 14'7"
****KITCHEN: 11'1 X 6'5"
BEDROOM 1: 13'4" X 9'8"
BEDROOM 2: 9'8" X 5'3"
BATHROOM: 6'8" X 5'3"
****COMMUNAL GARDENS/GROUNDS:Well-maintained communal gardens and grounds with lawns.
THE GATE HOUSE:Twenty Four hour a day security to monitor all arrivals and departures at the front gate giving that extra peace of min
THE LODGE:This is the main point of contact and reception area close to the gatehouse. The management team are situated here and staff are on hand to offer advice on daily requirements.
 THE IVY ROOM/CLUB HOUSE:  An onsite place for those who want to get involved and socialise. This is the hub for all the activities, functions, entertainment, monthly luncheons and coffee mornings that take place within the developmentd.
LEASEHOLD: We understand the the current service charges are £3,059.25 per annum payable monthly by direct devit @£255

Listed by

Gravesend

Walker Jarvis Estate Agents and Chartered Surveyors

Reference: 63891214

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 20/01/2018

Expiry date: 19/01/2028

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,925

Recommendations

  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

43% since 2013

Event Date Price % change
Sold 21/05/2018 (8 years ago) £157,000 +42.7%
Sold 30/09/2013 (12 years ago) £110,000 —

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
22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £140,000 30/01/2026 Flat
90 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QU £155,000 23/01/2026 Flat
26 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £102,500 13/01/2026 Flat
THE PAVILION FLAT 6 WROTHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QG £212,000 07/11/2025 Flat
27 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £150,000 31/03/2025 Flat
16 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £160,000 10/07/2024 Flat
59 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QU £175,000 04/12/2023 Flat
95 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QU £157,500 20/10/2023 Flat
22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £188,000 18/07/2023 Flat
1 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £97,000 16/06/2023 Flat
49 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £175,000 12/06/2023 Flat
10 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £165,000 09/05/2023 Flat
24 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £160,000 28/04/2023 Flat
12 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £135,000 31/03/2023 Flat
40 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £185,000 12/01/2023 Flat
48 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £176,000 21/12/2022 Flat
BEDFORD HOUSE, 76 5 DARNLEY ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0AX £220,000 23/09/2022 Flat
BEDFORD HOUSE, 76 6 DARNLEY ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0AX £245,000 23/09/2022 Flat
BEDFORD HOUSE, 76 10 DARNLEY ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0AX £220,000 23/09/2022 Flat
22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT £75,000 31/08/2022 Flat

Area average: £164,650 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.7%
10y growth 10.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gravesham. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.5%
5y (index) 0.8%
10y (index) 12.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,192/mo
Realistic £1,324/mo
Optimistic £1,456/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gravesham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West Kent: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Arthur Street 0.1 miles
Shop JMV Cars Ltd. 0.2 miles
Shop Windmill Local 0.2 miles
Train station Gravesend 0.3 miles
Train station Tilbury Town 1.8 miles
University University of Greenwich 4.2 miles
Hospital Jasmine Centre 4.5 miles
Hospital King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit 4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 144
Anti-social behaviour 77
Criminal damage and arson 46
Other theft 32
Shoplifting 23
Vehicle crime 18
Public order 16
Drugs 13
Robbery 9
Burglary 8
Other crime 7
Bicycle theft 5
Possession of weapons 3
Theft from the person 3
Total incidents 404

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
Wrotham Road Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 12 Sep 2016
Bronte School Other 0.2 miles — (No rating)
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 17 Oct 2018
Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 12 Jul 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.83%
Max investor price (0.8%) £165,500
Target investor price (1%) £132,400
  • 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).