Let Maisonette

10 WOODFORD COURT

BIRCHINGTON, KENT CT7 9DR

2 beds 1 baths 678 sq ft Listed 29 Nov 2024 (-550d)

£950 pcm

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# 2 bedroom maisonette for rent (CT7 9DR)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 10 WOODFORD COURT, BIRCHINGTON, KENT CT7 9DR |
| Price | £950 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 63 m² |
| Last sold | £150,000 Apr 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £614/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,225

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- T (£3,000 - £7,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8000-5826-6622-4396-7603)

## Description

Introducing this modern two bedroom split-level maisonette in Birchington!  Oakwood homes is thrilled to present this spacious residence at Woodford Court. The first floor boasts a generously sized lounge and a contemporary kitchen adorned in white and grey hues. Upstairs, you'll discover two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. This fully electric property features double-glazed windows for added comfort. Conveniently located near Birchington High Street and the train station, this home offers easy access to amenities. Further benefits include a small front garden. Contact Oakwood homes for viewing arrangements today!

Lounge		 14'03" (4.34m)  x 13'01" (3.99m)

Kitchen		 7'01" (2.16m) x 12'01" (3.68m)

Bedroom 1 	11'01" (3.38m) x 13'01" (3.99m)

Bedroom 2 	7'01" (2.16m)  x 13'00" (3.96m)

Bathroom 	 5'10" (1.78m)  x 5'06" (1.68m)

EPC D

COUNCIL TAX BAND B

HOLDING DEPOSIT: £219.00

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC - 1](/listings/photos/155511170/580059) - EPC - 1
- ![EPC - 2](/listings/photos/155511170/580069) - EPC - 2

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £997/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,108/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,219/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £748/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, Station Road, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.08 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, CT7 | £1,280/mo | 2 | 0.09 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7 | £995/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, King Edward Road, CT7 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.55 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, CT7 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,203/mo (8 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1389.5%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £961/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4187%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £15/m²

## 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

63 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,195 of 33,755)

Street crime

52 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

2 double bedrooms
Recently refurbished
Close to Station
Split over two floors
Front garden
On street parking

Additional details

Electricity: Wind turbine
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Parking: On street
Garden: Front garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Introducing this modern two bedroom split-level maisonette in Birchington! Oakwood homes is thrilled to present this spacious residence at Woodford Court. The first floor boasts a generously sized lounge and a contemporary kitchen adorned in white and grey hues. Upstairs, you'll discover two double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. This fully electric property features double-glazed windows for added comfort. Conveniently located near Birchington High Street and the train station, this home offers easy access to amenities. Further benefits include a small front garden. Contact Oakwood homes for viewing arrangements today!

Lounge 14'03" (4.34m) x 13'01" (3.99m)
Kitchen 7'01" (2.16m) x 12'01" (3.68m)
Bedroom 1 11'01" (3.38m) x 13'01" (3.99m)
Bedroom 2 7'01" (2.16m) x 13'00" (3.96m)
Bathroom 5'10" (1.78m) x 5'06" (1.68m)

EPC D
COUNCIL TAX BAND B
HOLDING DEPOSIT: £219.00

Listed by

Margate

The Lomond Group

Reference: 155511170

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/06/2020

Current heating cost: £614/year

Potential heating cost: £206/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,225

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Change heating to gas condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EPC - 1

EPC - 2

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.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT7 9DR

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	The Square	0.1 miles
Train station	Birchington-on-Sea	0.3 miles
Shop	Quex Craft Village	0.6 miles
Shop	Minnis Bay Village Store	0.8 miles
Train station	Westgate-on-Sea	1.4 miles
Hospital	Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital	3.6 miles
Hospital	Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital	7.1 miles
University	Careers and Employability Service	11.5 miles
University	Skills for Academic Success	11.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	22
Anti-social behaviour	10
Criminal damage and arson	9
Other crime	3
Other theft	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Public order	1
Robbery	1
Shoplifting	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	52

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Birchington Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 9 Feb 2016
The Llewellyn School and Nursery	Other	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
King Ethelbert School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2024
Ursuline College	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 12 Jan 2023
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 1 Apr 2014

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, Station Road, CT7	£1,100/mo	2	0.08 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Station Road, CT7	£1,280/mo	2	0.09 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7	£995/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Station Road, CT7	£995/mo	2	0.11 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Station Road, CT7	£1,050/mo	2	0.12 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, King Edward Road, CT7	£1,550/mo	2	0.55 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Coastguard Cottages, CT7	£1,100/mo	2	0.76 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, The Warren Drive, CT8	£1,550/mo	2	0.81 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,203/mo (8 listings)