Sold STC Flat

5 ABBEY GATE

RAMSGATE, KENT CT11 0JQ

2 beds 1 baths 700 sq ft Listed 3 Jun 2025 (-385d)

£170,000

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Front Elevation Web Lounge/Diner Internal Lifestyle Photograph Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Lounge/Diner Kitchen Kitchen Bathroom Balcony / Terrace Balcony / Terrace Views To Front Garage Surrounding Area Surrounding Area

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (977 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

65 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£167,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£2,615/m²

Local average

£155,941 (+9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,261 of 33,755)

Street crime

128 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Sold by Wards
  • Being sold with no onward chain
  • Convenient garage
  • Balcony area, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee
  • Situated in the sought after area of Pegwell, just moments from stunning views of the English Channel
  • Ideal for a first time buyer

Additional details

Parking
Garage

Description

Well presented maisonette situated in the sought after are of Pegwell; just moments from stunning sea views of the English Channel. Ideal for a first-time buyer looking to step onto the property ladder or a keen buy-to-let investor adding to their portfolio. Boasting generous sized bedrooms and an open-plan lounge/diner, perfect for entertaining guests. In addition; you can enjoy a morning coffee on your own private balcony. The property also benefits from a convenient garage located to the rear of the building. Being sold with no-onward chain.Room sizes:Entrance HallwayBedroom 1: 11'6 x 9'7 (3.51m x 2.92m)Bedroom 2: 11'6 x 5'9 (3.51m x 1.75m)BathroomLounge/Diner: (L-shaped) 18'9 x 15'8 (5.72m x 4.78m) plus 8'9 x 8'6 (2.67m x 2.59m)Kitchen: 10'9 x 6'7 (3.28m x 2.01m)Balcony AreaGarage 
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
 
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Listed by

Ramsgate

Arun Estates

Reference: 162796844

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/09/2024

Expiry date: 03/09/2034

Current heating cost: £1,346/year

Potential heating cost: £627/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £2,950

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • High heat retention storage heaters and dual immersion cylinder (£1,200 - £1,800)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Split Level Ground Floor

Split Level Ground Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

EPC graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #2569932

Property Details

Street: 5 Abbey Gate

Town: Pegwell Road

Postcode: CT11 0JQ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2005

Work Completed: 11/11/2004

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/01/2026 (4 months ago) £167,000

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
57 ROYAL ESPLANADE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HH £400,000 12/04/2023 Flat
19 ABBEY GATE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0JQ £225,000 16/09/2022 Flat
1 FLAT 4 STEVEN COURT, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0JH £275,000 01/08/2022 Flat
3 FLAT 2 STEVEN COURT, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0JH £242,500 08/04/2022 Flat
2 FLAT 1 STEVEN COURT, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0JH £275,000 28/03/2022 Flat
33 FLAT 1 ST MILDREDS AVENUE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HS £250,000 15/09/2021 Flat
33 FLAT 3 ST MILDREDS AVENUE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HS £425,000 25/06/2021 Flat
33 FLAT 7 ST MILDREDS AVENUE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HS £750,000 25/06/2021 Flat
33 FLAT 5 ST MILDREDS AVENUE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HS £545,000 25/06/2021 Flat
33 FLAT 6 ST MILDREDS AVENUE, RAMSGATE, THANET, KENT, CT11 0HS £425,000 24/06/2021 Flat

Area average: £381,250 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -35.1%
10y growth 29.4%

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

1y (index) -7.9%
5y (index) -4.2%
10y (index) 27.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £997/mo
Realistic £1,108/mo
Optimistic £1,219/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Goodwin Road 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.5 miles
Shop Londis 0.5 miles
Train station Ramsgate 1.0 miles
Train station Thanet Parkway 1.5 miles
Hospital Victoria Hospital 7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 47
Anti-social behaviour 20
Shoplifting 16
Criminal damage and arson 13
Drugs 8
Other theft 5
Public order 5
Burglary 4
Vehicle crime 4
Other crime 3
Possession of weapons 3
Total incidents 128

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
Chilton Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 3 Feb 2019
Christ Church Church of England Junior School, Ramsgate Primary 0.5 miles Good — 21 Nov 2016
The Old Priory School Other 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jan 2023
Ellington Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 21 Mar 2017
St Laurence In Thanet Church of England Junior Academy Primary 0.8 miles Good — 6 May 2024

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, Southwood Road, CT11 £1,200/mo 2 0.54 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Grange Road, CT11 £995/mo 2 0.55 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,098/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.65%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,250
Target investor price (1%) £109,800
Gross yield 7.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 12.9×
Monthly cashflow £294/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7.1%
  • 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).