Sold STC Terraced

Elms Vale

Dover, Kent, CT17 9PA

2 beds 1 baths Listed 9 May 2025 (-400d)

£220,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (CT17 9PA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Elms Vale, Dover, Kent, CT17 9PA |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £220,000 |

## Description

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.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

## Property Photos

- ![External Front](/listings/photos/161728880/203285) - External Front

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/161728880/203286) - EPC graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
|  | £220,000 | 01/01/2025 | — |
|  | £190,000 | 01/01/2021 | — |
|  | £118,000 | 01/01/2015 | — |
|  | £118,500 | 01/01/2007 | — |
|  | £40,000 | 01/01/1999 | — |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 287 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9LL | £300,000 | 03/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 113 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QP | £225,000 | 12/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 40 KITCHENER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PD | £227,000 | 08/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 62 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NY | £228,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 24 CHURCH ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9LW | £242,000 | 15/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 65 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QR | £160,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 8 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NW | £260,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 5 KINGS ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PH | £240,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 18 CHEVALIER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PG | £260,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 32 KITCHENER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PD | £229,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 39 WINCHELSEA STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9ST | £180,000 | 07/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 80 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QR | £221,500 | 30/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 27 VALE VIEW ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NP | £135,500 | 18/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 CHEVALIER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PG | £212,500 | 01/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NZ | £200,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NZ | £205,000 | 04/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 39 EATON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PA | £227,500 | 11/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 WINCHELSEA STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9ST | £215,000 | 03/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 1 WINCHELSEA TERRACE, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SX | £130,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 18 KINGS ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PQ | £306,000 | 19/12/2022 | Terraced |

**Area average:** £220,200 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £184,716 (32 Terraced, CT17, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +19.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £882/mo
- **Realistic:** £980/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,078/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 Flat, Folkestone Road, CT17 | £925/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Lowther Road, CT17 | £1,000/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, King Lear Court, CT17 | £895/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £940/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 19.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-59/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.6%
- **10y growth:** 32%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dover; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 3.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.2%

## 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

Council tax band

Last sold

£220,000

Local average

£184,716 (+19.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,644 of 33,755)

Street crime

337 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
Stunning home, needs to be seen to be appreciated
Ideal first time purchase, move in with no work to do
Good sized enclosed rear garden, ideal for children or pets
Close to schools
Close to Dover Priory railway station with its fast links to London

Additional details

Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

If you have been wanting to take your first steps on the housing ladder, then this wonderful mid terrace house should be at the top of your viewing list. Eaton Road is set in one of Dover's most convenient roads, which has everything you need only a short distance away. Whether you are avoiding the dreaded school run with a variety of primary and secondary schools within walking distance, or maybe you fancy a night out in the Capital with Dover Priory railway station with its fast links to London being only a short walk away. You could be enjoying what London has to offer in just over an hour. The property inside is ready to move straight into, so all you need to worry about now, is where to put your furniture.Room sizes:Entrance HallwayLounge: 24'3 x 13'4 (7.40m x 4.07m)Kitchen: 11'2 x 8'9 (3.41m x 2.67m)LandingBathroom: 8'9 x 8'6 (2.67m x 2.59m)Bedroom 2: 8'9 x 7'6 (2.67m x 2.29m)Bedroom 1: 13'8 x 10'2 (4.17m x 3.10m)Front GardenRear Garden
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.

We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Wards, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.

Listed by

Dover

Arun Estates

Reference: 161728880

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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Price history

450% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£220,000	+15.8%
Sold	01/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£190,000	+61%
Sold	01/01/2015 (11 years ago)	£118,000	-0.4%
Sold	01/01/2007 (19 years ago)	£118,500	+196.3%
Sold	01/01/1999 (27 years ago)	£40,000	—

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
287 FOLKESTONE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9LL	£300,000	03/03/2026	Terraced
113 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QP	£225,000	12/01/2026	Terraced
40 KITCHENER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PD	£227,000	08/01/2026	Terraced
62 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NY	£228,000	05/01/2026	Terraced
24 CHURCH ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9LW	£242,000	15/12/2025	Terraced
65 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QR	£160,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
8 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NW	£260,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
5 KINGS ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PH	£240,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
18 CHEVALIER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PG	£260,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
32 KITCHENER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PD	£229,000	07/11/2025	Terraced
39 WINCHELSEA STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9ST	£180,000	07/12/2023	Terraced
80 LONGFIELD ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9QR	£221,500	30/11/2023	Terraced
27 VALE VIEW ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NP	£135,500	18/10/2023	Terraced
10 CHEVALIER ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PG	£212,500	01/09/2023	Terraced
43 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NZ	£200,000	25/08/2023	Terraced
37 ELMS VALE ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9NZ	£205,000	04/08/2023	Terraced
39 EATON ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PA	£227,500	11/07/2023	Terraced
30 WINCHELSEA STREET, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9ST	£215,000	03/05/2023	Terraced
1 WINCHELSEA TERRACE, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9SX	£130,000	21/04/2023	Terraced
18 KINGS ROAD, DOVER, KENT, CT17 9PQ	£306,000	19/12/2022	Terraced

Area average: £220,200 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.6%

10y growth 32%

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

1y (index) -1.1%

5y (index) 3.8%

10y (index) 34.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £882/mo

Realistic £980/mo

Optimistic £1,078/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dover.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT17 9PA

Address

46-48 Eaton Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Elms Vale Garage	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Boar's Head	0.1 miles
Hospital	Buckland Hospital	0.5 miles
Train station	Dover Priory	0.5 miles
Train station	Kearsney	2.0 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	97
Anti-social behaviour	73
Shoplifting	43
Criminal damage and arson	41
Other theft	22
Public order	17
Vehicle crime	14
Drugs	8
Burglary	7
Other crime	6
Bicycle theft	3
Robbery	3
Theft from the person	2
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	337

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
Vale View Community School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2022
St Martin's School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2014
Astor Secondary School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Requires improvement — 14 Dec 2023
Priory Fields School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2013
Dover Grammar School for Boys	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 29 Feb 2016

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 Flat, Folkestone Road, CT17	£925/mo	2	0.39 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Lowther Road, CT17	£1,000/mo	2	0.4 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, King Lear Court, CT17	£895/mo	2	0.75 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £940/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 19.8×

Monthly cashflow £-59/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.1%

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).