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6 BRACKEN HILL

CHATHAM, KENT ME5 9QQ

3 beds 2 baths 861 sq ft Listed 13 Jun 2025 (-365d)

£400,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (ME5 9QQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, KENT ME5 9QQ |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £405,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 24/09/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £564/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,823

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- C (£15 - £30)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- 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/2558-4001-7241-6308-5944)

## 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

- ![Front 1](/listings/photos/163271657/383304) - Front 1
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/163271657/383305) - Rear Garden
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/163271657/383306) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163271657/383307) - Kitchen
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/163271657/383308) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/163271657/383309) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/163271657/383310) - Bedroom 2
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/163271657/383311) - Dining Area
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/163271657/383312) - Bedroom 3

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/163271657/383313) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/163271657/383315) - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/163271657/383317) - EPC graph

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #17318571
- **Address:** 6 Bracken Hill, CHATHAM, ME5 9QQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/06/2026
- **Work Completed:** 27/05/2026
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 12/02/2026 | Detached |
| 6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £363,000 | 13/11/2020 | Detached |
| 6 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £340,000 | 19/12/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 GOLDSTONE WALK, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QB | £427,500 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 35 OLIVINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NQ | £530,000 | 17/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £650,000 | 31/07/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £405,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £365,000 | 14/01/2025 | Detached |
| 24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL | £441,000 | 28/03/2024 | Detached |
| 2 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ | £467,500 | 20/11/2023 | Detached |
| 5 THE COVERT, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JJ | £500,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached |
| 15 BEECHMORE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JL | £430,000 | 02/06/2023 | Detached |
| 28 WOODLANDS, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JX | £620,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS | £535,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| HILLAH COSSINGTON ROAD, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JB | £685,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 25 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £590,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BROCKBANK CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9US | £665,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ | £377,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 35 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £375,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 1 GEAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DB | £575,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| 21 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF | £367,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 GALENA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NE | £350,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF | £375,000 | 23/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ | £550,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached |
| 24 CELESTINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NG | £485,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 12 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ | £462,000 | 07/03/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £382,500 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £504,000 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £462,019 (27 Detached, ME5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -13.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,157/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,286/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,415/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £937/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Plover Close, ME5 | £1,495/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Sandpiper Road, ME5 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,548/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £154,800

*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 £1,548/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 21.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-207/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,000/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.4%
- **10y growth:** 35.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Maidstone; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3%
- **5y growth (index):** 19.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 28.1%

## 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

80 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£405,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£5,000/m²

Local average

£462,019 (-13.4%)

Street crime

80 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Sold by Wards
Sought after location nestled in the Woods
Spacious kitchen and dining area
Main bedroom with en suite shower, cloakroom and family bathroom
Driveway for 2 cars and storage
A short drive to local amenities and motorway links to London and the Kent coast

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Off street
Garden: Front garden, Back garden

Description

Nestled in a highly desirable Walderslade Woods area is this detached house with good sized bedrooms, en suite, family bathroom. The downstairs cloakroom is a handy addition. Driveway parking for 2 cars and garage with storage. Located within a lovely setting close to amenities and motorway links.Room sizes:Entrance HallCloakroom: 4'4 x 3'8 (1.32m x 1.12m)Kitchen/Dining Area: 20'0 x 20'0 (6.10m x 6.10m)Lounge: 17'2 x 11'3 (5.24m x 3.43m)LandingBedroom 1: 11'2 x 10'6 (3.41m x 3.20m)En Suite ShowerBedroom 2: 10'0 x 10'0 (3.05m x 3.05m)Bedroom 3: 9'2 x 7'8 (2.80m x 2.34m)Bathroom: 7'3 x 5'8 (2.21m x 1.73m)Front GardenGarage/Store RoomRear 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

Walderslade

Arun Estates

Reference: 163271657

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 25/09/2018

Expiry date: 24/09/2028

Current heating cost: £564/year

Potential heating cost: £447/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,823

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Increase hot water cylinder insulation (£15 - £30)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
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

Ground Floor

First Floor

EPC Graphs

EPC graph

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #17318571 Recent

Property Details

Street: 6 Bracken Hill

Town: CHATHAM

Postcode: ME5 9QQ

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 07/06/2026

Work Completed: 27/05/2026

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

19% since 2018

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/02/2026 (4 months ago)	£405,000	+11.6%
Sold	13/11/2020 (5 years ago)	£363,000	+6.8%
Sold	19/12/2018 (7 years ago)	£340,000	—

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
1 GOLDSTONE WALK, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QB	£427,500	09/01/2026	Detached
35 OLIVINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NQ	£530,000	17/11/2025	Detached
5 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS	£650,000	31/07/2025	Detached
Same street 18 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£405,000	28/02/2025	Detached
Same street 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£365,000	14/01/2025	Detached
24 ROUND WOOD CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9UL	£441,000	28/03/2024	Detached
2 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ	£467,500	20/11/2023	Detached
5 THE COVERT, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JJ	£500,000	09/11/2023	Detached
15 BEECHMORE DRIVE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JL	£430,000	02/06/2023	Detached
28 WOODLANDS, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JX	£620,000	09/11/2022	Detached
7 CARPINUS CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9SS	£535,000	28/10/2022	Detached
HILLAH COSSINGTON ROAD, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JB	£685,000	07/10/2022	Detached
25 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ	£590,000	31/08/2022	Detached
1 BROCKBANK CLOSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9US	£665,000	25/08/2022	Detached
Same street 7 BRACKEN HILL, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9QQ	£377,500	29/07/2022	Detached
35 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ	£375,000	08/07/2022	Detached
1 GEAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DB	£575,000	06/06/2022	Detached
21 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF	£367,000	14/04/2022	Detached
5 GALENA CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NE	£350,000	08/04/2022	Detached
8 CINNABAR CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9PF	£375,000	23/03/2022	Detached
8 ABIGAIL CRESCENT, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9DZ	£550,000	21/03/2022	Detached
24 CELESTINE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9NG	£485,000	10/03/2022	Detached
12 BROWNELOW COPSE, WALDERSLADE, CHATHAM, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME5 9JQ	£462,000	07/03/2022	Detached

Street average: £382,500 (3 sales)

Area average: £504,000 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.4%

10y growth 35.1%

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

1y (index) 3%

5y (index) 19.6%

10y (index) 28.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,157/mo

Realistic £1,286/mo

Optimistic £1,415/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Maidstone.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £937/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME5 9QQ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Galena Close	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Celestine Close	0.1 miles
Hospital	Spire Alexandra Hospital	0.3 miles
Shop	Spar	0.5 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Funeralcare	0.5 miles
Hospital	Lordswood Healthy living center	0.7 miles
Train station	Chatham	3.4 miles
Train station	Aylesford	3.5 miles
University	Unknown	3.5 miles
University	UCA Maidstone Studios	3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	33
Violence and sexual offences	24
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other crime	5
Other theft	3
Shoplifting	3
Possession of weapons	2
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Public order	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	80

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
Tunbury Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 19 Jul 2023
Swingate Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2014
Lordswood School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 24 Feb 2019
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2015
Walderslade Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2015

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 Terraced House, Plover Close, ME5	£1,495/mo	3	0.8 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Sandpiper Road, ME5	£1,600/mo	3	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,548/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.39%

Max investor price (0.8%) £193,500

Target investor price (1%) £154,800

Gross yield 4.6%

Cost-to-rent ratio 21.5×

Monthly cashflow £-207/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -2.1%

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).