# 1 bedroom flat for sale (CT6 5QA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 145C, STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, KENT CT6 5QA | | Price | £125,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 22 m² | | Last sold | £124,000 Sep 2019 | ## Description Great for First Time Buyer or Investor. This one bedroom first floor flat is situated in a prime location on Station Road. Easy access to the Railway Station, High Street and Seafront. The flat itself is well proportioned with living room and bedroom to the front. Bathroom. PLEASE call now to arrange a viewing. EPC grade C. LocationHerne Bay is a delightful up and coming seaside town, full of traditional seaside magic. There is over 2 miles of seafront offering some superb walks and attractions. There are excellent road links onto the A299 and M2 towards London and a mainline train station. There are many amenities and attractions ranging from the 12th century roman fort at Reculver, the sea front gardens, cafes, wine bars, cinema and leisure centre. Herne Bay offers something for everyone. Our ViewWhat a great compact apartment - Close to shops, seafront and train station. I think perfect for a first time buyer, investor or someone wanting a property for a weekend get away. **Hallway** 4' 1" x 7' 5" (1.24m x 2.26m ) Doors to bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen. Intercom. **Lounge** 13' 6" x 9' 7" (4.11m x 2.92m ) Measurement Into recess, radiator, carpet as laid, sash window to front. **Kitchen** 6' 7" x 11' 3" (2.01m x 3.43m ) Range wall and base units with worksurfaces over, inset electric hob and oven with extension over. Space for fridge, stainless steel drainer unit, double glazed window to rear, wall mounted boiler. **Bathroom** 7' 7" x 5' 0" (2.31m x 1.52m ) Paneled bath with shower attachment including telephone style taps, tiled walls, lino on flooring. Extractor fan. Tied walls. **Bedroom** 7' 8" x 13' 5" (2.34m x 4.09m ) Sash window to the front. Radiator. Carpet as laid. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS:We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. 528820772/2 ## Property Photos - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/66726460/1057084) - Lounge - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057086) - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/66726460/1057100) - Bedroom - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057109) - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/66726460/1057114) - Hallway - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057119) - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/66726460/1057121) - Bathroom - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/66726460/1057125) - Kitchen - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057128) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057133) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/66726460/1057136) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/66726460/1057139) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/66726460/1057142) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 145C FIRST FLOOR FLAT STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £124,000 | 06/09/2019 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 CHISLET COURT, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 8PD | £90,600 | 20/02/2026 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT FLAT 2 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5LL | £156,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT FLAT 7 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5LL | £165,000 | 04/12/2025 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT FLAT 46 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5LL | £135,000 | 24/06/2025 | Flat | | HARBOUR VIEW APARTMENTS, 8 1 DOLPHIN STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5BW | £170,500 | 28/03/2025 | Flat | | 1 FLAT 5 ST GEORGES TERRACE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 8RG | £187,000 | 27/03/2025 | Flat | | 12 OAKLAND COURT, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RL | £118,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat | | PALMER COURT 25 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5JW | £220,000 | 21/06/2024 | Flat | | 39D HIGH STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5LN | £92,500 | 13/12/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 131 GROUND FLOOR FLAT STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £168,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | 2 FLAT 1 ST GEORGES TERRACE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 8RG | £196,000 | 08/12/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 145A STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £150,000 | 01/12/2023 | Flat | | DOLPHIN COURT, 110 FLAT 10 CENTRAL PARADE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5JP | £205,000 | 24/11/2023 | Flat | | 3 BRUNSWICK SQUARE, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QE | £125,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat | | HIGHFIELD COURT 15 STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QR | £190,000 | 25/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 135 FLAT 1 STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £81,000 | 26/07/2023 | Flat | | 40 CHISLET COURT, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 8PD | £270,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat | | PARKSIDE COURT FLAT 23 KINGS ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5RP | £112,500 | 05/06/2023 | Flat | | 16 CLARENCE STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 8TS | £120,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat | | PALMER COURT 21 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5JW | £255,000 | 10/05/2023 | Flat | | PALMER COURT 24 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5JW | £237,500 | 18/04/2023 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT FLAT 22 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5LL | £160,000 | 13/04/2023 | Flat | | PALMER COURT 22 RICHMOND STREET, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5JW | £257,500 | 30/03/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 137 FLAT 2 STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £66,500 | 28/03/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 137 FLAT 2 STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £72,000 | 24/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 145D STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £122,500 | 17/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 145 FLAT B STATION ROAD, HERNE BAY, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT6 5QA | £169,950 | 23/09/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £118,564 (7 sales) **Area average:** £173,155 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £181,607 (29 Flat, CT6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -31.2% ## 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 Colchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £623/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Victoria Park, CT6 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £895/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.72% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500 *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 £895/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 11.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £288/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.5% *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:** £5,682/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -18.1% - **10y growth:** 15.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Canterbury; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.9% - **5y growth (index):** -3.9% - **10y growth (index):** 11.7% ## 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)