20 ST JAMES OAKS
GRAVESEND, KENT DA11 0QT
Property details
Last sold
£185,000 Jun 2021
Local average
£1,766,800 (-89.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (7,162 of 33,755)
Street crime
407 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- One Bedroom Ground Floor Retirement Flat
- 24 Hour Gated Security
- Close To Gravesend Town Centre & Station
- Immediate Vacant Possession
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The property itself comprises, hall, lounge/diner opening into a modern white gloss fitted kitchen including built in oven and hob, one double bedroom and a shower room. Heated by Gas Central Heating and double glazed we understand all carpets and blinds are to remain. In our opinion this property is well presented and ready to move into.
Other benefits include the Ivy Room, (Club House) where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea or coffee or even a glass of wine or beer and where various activities and entertainments take place. There are well communal kept gardens and grounds. The Lodge is the main point of contact and reception area. The management team are based here with staff on hand to offer advice on any daily requirements. The Gatehouse is fully staffed 24hours a day security to monitor arrivals and departures.
Viewing is highly recommended. EPC: C
Property Description - This one bedroom ground floor purpose built retirement flat is situated in a nice corner position facing onto communal gardens and the club house. Designed specifically for the over 55's St James Oaks is one of the most popular retirement developments in Gravesend and is within close proximity of the town centre and mainline railway station. Offering immediate vacant possession, meaning no onward chain complications, this is the perfect place for those who require independent living with peace of mind and 24 hour gated security with warden control.
The property itself comprises, hall, lounge/diner opening into a modern white gloss fitted kitchen including built in oven and hob, one double bedroom and a shower room. Heated by Gas Central Heating and double glazed we understand all carpets and blinds are to remain. In our opinion this property is well presented and ready to move into.
Other benefits include the Ivy Room, (Club House) where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea or coffee or even a glass of wine or beer and where various activities and entertainments take place. There are well communal kept gardens and grounds. The Lodge is the main point of contact and reception area. The management team are based here with staff on hand to offer advice on any daily requirements. The Gatehouse is fully staffed 24hours a day security to monitor arrivals and departures.
Viewing is highly recommended.
Hall - Entrance door, built in cupboard, access to all rooms.
Lounge - 5.87m x 3.76m (19'3 x 12'4) -
Kitchen - 2.87m x 1.67m (9'4" x 5'5") -
Shower Room - 1.96m x 1.68m (6'5" x 5'6") -
Bedroom - 3.66m x 2.87m (12' x 9'5") -
Communal Gardens/Grounds - Well Maintained Communal gardens with lawns and flowerer beds.
Leasehold - 125 years from 1st February 1988
Approx. 91 years remaining on the lease.
Service Charge: £3,600 p.a 21/22 (can be paid monthly £300)
Ground Rent: £100
Listed by
Gravesend
Sealeys Estate Agents
Reference: 104635358
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floor Plan
EPC Graphs
EE Rating
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10844233
Property Details
Street: 20 The Lodge St. James Oaks
Town: Trafalgar Road
Postcode: DA11 0QT
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 02/03/2015
Work Completed: 05/01/2015
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
185% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/06/2021 (4 years ago) | £185,000 | +2.8% |
| Sold | 16/10/2019 (6 years ago) | £179,995 | +176.9% |
| Sold | 16/06/2000 (26 years ago) | £65,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARNLEY ARMS TRAFALGAR ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QA | £280,000 | 21/12/2022 | Other |
| TERANCE HOUSE, 92 WROTHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QQ | £26,000 | 05/07/2022 | Other |
Area average: £153,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gravesham. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Gravesham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gravesham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West Kent: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Trafalgar Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Arthur Street | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Weavers Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | JMV Cars Ltd. | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Windmill Local | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Gravesend | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Tilbury Town | 1.8 miles |
| University | University of Greenwich | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Jasmine Centre | 4.5 miles |
| Hospital | King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit | 4.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 147 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 407 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2016 |
| Bronte School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2016 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2018 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat, Queen St, DA12 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).