Sold STC Semi-detached

39 PRETORIA ROAD

CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 1QL

2 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 2 Sep 2025 (-323d)

£290,000

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## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT CT1 1QL |
| Price | £290,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £276,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 11/05/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £551/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,378

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- C (£15 - £30)
- E (£30)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8143-7725-5550-4182-5996)

## Description

Located within easy walking distance of the city centre, this two-bedroom semi-detached property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or young families.

With off-road parking provided via a private driveway to the front, the home offers both convenience and future potential.

As you enter the property, you’re welcomed by a spacious hallway, with a convenient ground floor WC to your right. The layout includes two reception rooms ,a bright and comfortable living room at the front, and a generous dining room at the rear, leading into the kitchen.

Upstairs, you’ll find two well proportioned double bedrooms and a good sized family bathroom.

The home is full of potential, making it ideal for someone looking to modernise or personalise their space.

The property offers excellent scope for extension to the side and rear (subject to planning permission), as well as a potential development opportunity at the rear of the garden, also subject to the necessary planning consents.

This is a rare chance to secure a property in a prime location with room to grow, perfect for those looking to add value or create a forever home.

Identification checks

Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary

The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #9243629
- **Address:** 39 Pretoria Road, CANTERBURY, CT1 1QL
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/12/2012
- **Work Completed:** 21/11/2012
- **Items:** 10 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £276,000 | 13/02/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 39 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £235,000 | 01/11/2017 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £375,000 | 22/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £245,000 | 14/03/2025 | Flat |
| 11 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £352,000 | 08/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 COLLEGE ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QX | £340,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PZ | £270,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 52 ST MARTINS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QP | £385,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34B PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £300,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 62 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PS | £420,000 | 23/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PP | £585,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PX | £272,500 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £375,000 | 05/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 19 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £436,000 | 01/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £285,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £380,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 34 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £323,000 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 35 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £255,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG | £350,000 | 20/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £280,000 | 13/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL | £287,500 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £294,438 (8 sales)
**Area average:** £378,227 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £320,369 (21 Semi-detached, CT1, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -9.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,148/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,276/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,404/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/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 Penthouse, High Street, CT1 | £2,400/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, High Street, CT1 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Bellflower Mews, CT1 | £3,000/mo | 2 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,800/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.03% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £375,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £300,000

*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 £3,000/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 12.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 8.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,533/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 21.9%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,973/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -10.4%
- **10y growth:** 21.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 30.4%

## 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

73 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£276,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£3,973/m²

Local average

£320,369 (-9.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,002 of 33,755)

Street crime

586 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Semi-Detached
Two Bedrooms
Close to City Centre
Off-Road Parking
Prime Location

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Broadband: FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway, Off street
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No

Description

Located within easy walking distance of the city centre, this two-bedroom semi-detached property presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, or young families.

With off-road parking provided via a private driveway to the front, the home offers both convenience and future potential.

As you enter the property, you’re welcomed by a spacious hallway, with a convenient ground floor WC to your right. The layout includes two reception rooms ,a bright and comfortable living room at the front, and a generous dining room at the rear, leading into the kitchen.

Upstairs, you’ll find two well proportioned double bedrooms and a good sized family bathroom.

The home is full of potential, making it ideal for someone looking to modernise or personalise their space.

The property offers excellent scope for extension to the side and rear (subject to planning permission), as well as a potential development opportunity at the rear of the garden, also subject to the necessary planning consents.

This is a rare chance to secure a property in a prime location with room to grow, perfect for those looking to add value or create a forever home.

Identification checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary
The property is situated within the city of Canterbury, being within easy access of the High Street and all its amenities. These include an excellent modern shopping centre, the University of Kent, Canterbury Christ Church University and other colleges, together with an excellent choice of schools in both the public and private sectors. In addition to the High Street is the Kings Mile, which is a lovely mall of boutique style shops, cafes, eateries and public houses.

Sporting and recreational opportunities nearby include: golf at Scotland Hills, Canterbury, sailing at Whitstable Yacht Club and Herne Bay, county cricket at Canterbury and day trips to France via Eurotunnel, all within easy access. In addition, the Marlowe Theatre, the spectacular Beaney House of Art & Knowledge and the Gulbenkian (theatre, cinema and café bar) at the University of Kent, all provide a wealth of excellent entertainment in Canterbury.

Canterbury has two mainline railway stations, with Canterbury West offering the high speed service to London (St Pancras 56 mins). The property is also within easy access of the A2 dual carriageway, which in turn links to the Channel Port of Dover and Brenley Corner at Faversham, adjoining the M2 / A299 (Thanet Way) linking London and the coastal towns respectively. Ashford International (15.4 miles, London St Pancras 38 mins).

Listed by

Canterbury

The Lomond Group

Reference: 87276222

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/05/2017

Expiry date: 11/05/2027

Current heating cost: £551/year

Potential heating cost: £471/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,378

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)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£30)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

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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FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #9243629

Property Details

Street: 39 Pretoria Road

Town: CANTERBURY

Postcode: CT1 1QL

Installation Details

Items: 10 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 10/12/2012

Work Completed: 21/11/2012

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

17% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£276,000	+17.4%
Sold	01/11/2017 (8 years ago)	£235,000	—

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
16 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG	£375,000	22/07/2025	Semi-detached
Same street 34A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£245,000	14/03/2025	Flat
11 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG	£352,000	08/12/2023	Semi-detached
36 COLLEGE ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QX	£340,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
53 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PZ	£270,000	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
52 ST MARTINS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QP	£385,000	26/10/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 34B PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£300,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
62 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PS	£420,000	23/08/2022	Semi-detached
24 ST MARTINS HILL, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PP	£585,000	22/08/2022	Semi-detached
38 QUERNS ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1PX	£272,500	18/08/2022	Semi-detached
17 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG	£375,000	05/08/2022	Semi-detached
19 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG	£436,000	01/08/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 37A PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£285,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 9 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£380,000	31/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 34 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£323,000	18/03/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 35 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£255,000	14/01/2022	Semi-detached
20 ST MARTINS CLOSE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QG	£350,000	20/12/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 4 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£280,000	13/10/2021	Terraced
Same street 23 PRETORIA ROAD, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT1 1QL	£287,500	20/08/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £294,438 (8 sales)

Area average: £378,227 (11 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.4%

10y growth 21.3%

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

1y (index) 1.4%

5y (index) 9.4%

10y (index) 30.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,148/mo

Realistic £1,276/mo

Optimistic £1,404/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £893/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT1 1QL

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Barton Court School	0.1 miles
Shop	St Martins Hill	0.2 miles
Shop	The Barber Shop	0.3 miles
University	University of the Creative Arts	0.4 miles
Train station	Canterbury East	0.8 miles
Train station	Canterbury West	0.9 miles
University	Kent Students' Union Advice Service	1.6 miles
Hospital	Estuary View Medical Centre	5.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	172
Anti-social behaviour	143
Shoplifting	108
Criminal damage and arson	49
Other theft	40
Vehicle crime	17
Public order	16
Burglary	9
Drugs	9
Other crime	7
Robbery	7
Theft from the person	4
Bicycle theft	3
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	586

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
Canterbury Christ Church University	Other	0.2 miles	— (No rating)
Barton Court Grammar School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Mar 2020
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School, Canterbury	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2023
The King's School Canterbury	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Barton Manor School	Secondary	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

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 Penthouse, High Street, CT1	£2,400/mo	2	0.56 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, High Street, CT1	£3,000/mo	2	0.56 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Bellflower Mews, CT1	£3,000/mo	2	0.57 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,800/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.03%

Max investor price (0.8%) £375,000

Target investor price (1%) £300,000

Gross yield 12.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 8.1×

Monthly cashflow £1,533/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 21.9%

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).