Sold STC Semi-detached

16 SHENLEY ROAD

DARTFORD, KENT DA1 1YE

3 beds 1 baths 958 sq ft Listed 28 Jun 2022 (-1484d)

£415,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

89 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£418,000 Dec 2022

Price per m²

£4,663/m²

Local average

£436,500 (-4.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,969 of 33,755)

Street crime

464 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Property
  • 0.8 Miles to Dartford Train Station
  • Close to Local Schools
  • Easy Access to M25 / A2
  • Spacious Living Accommodation
  • 100ft Rear Garden

Additional details

Parking
On street
Garden
Yes

Description

MAIN DESCRIPTION ** Wisdom Estates are proud to present to the market this charming, and well-presented 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached Family-Home. Located under a mile to all essential amenities and transport connections including; both Dartford Train Station & The Town Centre (0.8 miles) as well as easy access onto the M25 / A2, this property further benefits from spacious living accommodation, a large 100ft garden, and a unique activity shed to rear. EPC Rating 60 D 

ENTRANCE HALL Stepping through the double-glazed feature front door and into this warm and welcoming family-home, you are certain to be impressed by the space and comfort which is on offer throughout. Further comprising of solid-oak flooring, a wall-mounted radiator, and stairs leading to the first floor landing.  

KITCHEN 12' 1" x 8' 7" (3.68m x 2.62m) The Kitchen has been intelligently designed so as to maximise on the use of space. Bountiful natural light is provided throughout due to the large double-glazed window to rear, and accompanying double-glazed patio door to side. Encompassing an array of matching wall and base units with worktops over, space for a large gas cooker (with overhead extractor fan in place), plumbing for a washing machine or dishwasher, and a fitted sink and drainer unit (with mixer tap). The finishing touches to this Kitchen are provided by a wall-mounted combi-boiler, alongside the easy to maintain fully-tiled flooring and part-tiled walls.  

DINING ROOM 13' 1" x 11' 3" (3.99m x 3.43m) The Dining Room is a great example of what this large and accommodating property provides. With natural light being provided via the double-glazed window to rear, the wall-mounted radiator, solid oak flooring, and under-stair storage cupboard, make this area perfect for formal dining.  

FAMILY ROOM 14' 6" x 10' 7" (4.42m x 3.23m) The Family-Room is the ideal space in which to sit back, relax and unwind. Benefiting from a large double-glazed square bay window to front, a wall-mounted radiator, and solid-oak flooring. 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING The First Floor Landing comprises access into the loft (via a hatch), a fitted carpet, as well as an additional storage cupboard.  

MASTER BEDROOM 14' 6" x 14' 1" (4.42m x 4.29m) The Master Bedroom benefits from a large double-glazed square bay-window to front, which ensures a bright and airy feel throughout, and further features an original fireplace, two separate wall-mounted radiators, and a fitted carpet. 

BEDROOM TWO 13' 1" x 8' 2" (3.99m x 2.49m) Continuing the bright and spacious theme found throughout this delightful Family Home is the Second Bedroom. Comprising of a double-glazed window to rear, a wall-mounted radiator, and sumptuous fitted carpet.  

BEDROOM THREE 6' 6" x 5' 6" (1.98m x 1.68m) The Third Bedroom has been well designed to maximise space, and benefits from a double-glazed window to side, a radiator, and a fitted carpet laid throughout.  

FAMILY BATHROOM 8' 7" x 4' 4" (2.62m x 1.32m) The Family-Bathroom is of a sleek and modern design, and comprises of a double-glazed window to rear, a 'P-Shaped' bath (with wall mounted shower attachment & glass screen), a low level W/C, a pedestal hand-wash basin, and a heated towel rail. The wood laminate flooring, and fully tiled walls allow for effortless upkeep.  

GARDEN This deceptively large private rear Garden, which extends over 100ft in length, is split into three distinct main areas. The large raised decked area provides the ideal location to enjoy BBQ's and outdoor dining, whilst the remainder of the Garden is predominantly laid to lawn and bordered by a variety of flowerbeds and mature shrubs. A charming garden-path leads down the garden and to the rear activity-shed (see below), as well as gated side-access leading to the front of the property.  

ACITIVITY ROOM 18' 7" x 12' 7" (5.66m x 3.84m)** This unique room is fully-equipped to be utilised in numerous ways. Benefiting from both power and light, as well as installed climbing rocks for fitness and activity.  

Listed by

Sidcup

Wisdom Estates

Reference: 124409027

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 18/12/2025

Expiry date: 17/12/2035

Current heating cost: £914/year

Potential heating cost: £617/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6350583

Property Details

Street: 16 Shenley Road

Town: DARTFORD

Postcode: DA1 1YE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 03/03/2009

Work Completed: 03/02/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5454046

Property Details

Street: 16 Shenley Road

Town: DARTFORD

Postcode: DA1 1YE

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 18/02/2008

Work Completed: 01/02/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #2555111

Property Details

Street: 16 Shenley Road

Town: DARTFORD

Postcode: DA1 1YE

Installation Details

Items: 11 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/03/2005

Work Completed: 16/02/2005

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

39% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/12/2022 (3 years ago) £418,000 +39.3%
Sold 18/01/2016 (10 years ago) £300,000

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
31 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £445,000 26/09/2025 Semi-detached
65 ST VINCENTS ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1XF £327,000 30/11/2023 Semi-detached
43 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £400,000 25/10/2023 Semi-detached
43 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £395,000 03/01/2023 Semi-detached
41 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £495,000 03/01/2023 Semi-detached
101 COLNEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1TG £323,000 26/10/2022 Semi-detached
4 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £400,000 14/10/2022 Semi-detached
15 ST VINCENTS ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1XF £530,000 06/10/2022 Semi-detached
101 COLNEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1TG £295,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
9 CARLISLE ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1XB £295,000 16/08/2022 Semi-detached
10 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YG £475,000 26/07/2022 Semi-detached
14 THE BRENT, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YG £450,000 15/07/2022 Semi-detached
101 COLNEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1TG £250,000 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
35 BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £360,000 17/06/2022 Semi-detached
80 COLNEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1UH £340,000 20/05/2022 Semi-detached
8 ST VINCENTS ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1XZ £445,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
31 BAYLY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1UY £400,000 18/03/2022 Semi-detached
56 CARRINGTON ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1XW £466,000 25/02/2022 Semi-detached
27 SHENLEY ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YF £325,000 04/02/2022 Semi-detached
4A BRENTFIELD ROAD, DARTFORD, KENT, DA1 1YJ £345,000 27/01/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £388,050 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.1%
10y growth 19.4%

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

1y (index) 2.8%
5y (index) 9.6%
10y (index) 30.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,406/mo
Realistic £1,562/mo
Optimistic £1,718/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dartford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West Kent: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Barham Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Fulwich 0.1 miles
Shop ChipsAway 0.2 miles
Shop Jenpro GWER Ltd 0.2 miles
Hospital Livingstone Community Hospitals 0.2 miles
Train station Dartford 0.6 miles
Hospital Jasmine Centre 1.4 miles
Train station Stone Crossing 1.5 miles
University University of Greenwich 1.6 miles
University University of Greenwich Avery Hill Campus 6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 162
Anti-social behaviour 81
Shoplifting 56
Other theft 36
Criminal damage and arson 24
Vehicle crime 24
Drugs 21
Public order 21
Other crime 14
Burglary 9
Robbery 6
Possession of weapons 5
Theft from the person 4
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 464

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
Leigh Academy Dartford Primary 0.2 miles Good — 6 Mar 2018
The Gateway Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Oct 2012
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Dec 2017
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 1 Apr 2011
The Brent Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 23 Sep 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
3 Bed Flat, William Mundy Way, DA1 £2,100/mo 3 0.61 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Littlebrook Manorway, DA1 £2,200/mo 3 0.63 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,150/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.52%
Max investor price (0.8%) £268,750
Target investor price (1%) £215,000
Gross yield 6.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 16.1×
Monthly cashflow £276/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 2.7%
  • 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).