To let Flat

31 EAST STREET

SITTINGBOURNE, SITTINGBOURNE, KENT ME10 4BQ

1 beds 1 baths 23 m² Listed 8 Jul 2026 (-14d)

£850 pcm

Save

exterior - front.jpg kitchen 1.jpg kitchen 2.jpg living room 1.jpg bedroom.jpg shower room.jpg exterior - rear.jpg

/ 7

Property details

Floor area

23 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

D

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,277 of 33,755)

Street crime

380 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Modern One Bedroom Apartment
  • Gas Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Central Location
  • Ideal for Single Occupier

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Permit
Garden
Yes
Restrictions
Yes
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

Welcome to this charming compact apartment located on East Street in Sittingbourne. This delightful property, built in 2006, is part of a modern mews development that offers both style and convenience. With a total area of 248 square feet, this apartment is perfect for individuals or couples seeking a low-maintenance living space.

The first floor apartment features an open plan living room with kitchenette, one comfortable bedroom, and well appointed en-suite shower room.

Situated conveniently close to the town centre, residents will enjoy easy access to a variety of shops, cafes, and local amenities. This makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate the vibrancy of town life.

This apartment is available immediately, owing to its size it is not suitable for children and is not ideal for pets. We regret smokers are not permitted. No off street parking or gardens available. Applicants will require minimum household income of £25,500.00.

Accommodation -

Communal Entrance - Stairs lead to first floor

Entrance Lobby - Wood effect laminate flooring, doors to:

Kitchen / Living Room - 3.36 x 2.95 (11'0" x 9'8") - Wood effect laminate flooring, vaulted ceiling, 3 x UPVC double glazed vertical sliding sash windows, radiator, gas combination boiler, Virgin Media phone and media point.

Kitchenette comprises of matching range of cream wall and base units with grey marble effect worksurfaces. Stainless steel 1 1/2 bowl sink, electric oven, ceramic hob, concealed extractor hood. Space for fridge / freezer.

Bedroom - 2.66 x 2.74 (8'8" x 8'11") - Fitted carpet, vaulted ceiling with storage area, 2 x UPVC double glazed vertical sliding sash windows, radiator, phone point.

Shower Room - 1.60x 1.68 (5'2"x 5'6") - Grey tiled floor, white suite comprising of wash hand basin in vanity unit, corner shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, WC. Radiator, UPVC double glazed vertical sliding sash window, extractor fan.

Outside - Property is reached via shared gated parking area within Mews. Note: NO PRIVATE PARKING AVAILABLE WITH PROPERTY.

General Information - Rent £850.00 per calendar month

Deposit £980.76

Holding Deposit £196.15

Minimum Household Income Required £25,500 per year

Authority Swale Borough Council – Band A

EPC Rating D - 68

Conditions Regret no smokers, this is a very small one bedroom first floor property and therefore regretfully is unsuitable for children or pet dogs/cats

Tenancy An Assured Periodic Teanncy

Viewings Strictly by prior appointment with the agent

Listed by

Sittingbourne

George Webb Finn LLP

Reference: 90640725

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/08/2022

Expiry date: 01/08/2032

Current heating cost: £265/year

Potential heating cost: £217/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Rental Range

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

Low £982/mo
Realistic £1,091/mo
Optimistic £1,200/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swale.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Medway & Swale: £673/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Forsters 0.0 miles
Bus stop Swale House 0.0 miles
Bus stop Crown Quay Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Joe's Hairdressing for Men 0.1 miles
Train station Sittingbourne 0.4 miles
Train station Sittingbourne Viaduct 0.6 miles
University Canterbury Christ Church University 5.6 miles
University UCA Maidstone Studios 9.3 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 111
Violence and sexual offences 102
Shoplifting 67
Criminal damage and arson 21
Public order 18
Other theft 14
Vehicle crime 14
Drugs 10
Other crime 9
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 3
Robbery 3
Bicycle theft 2
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 380

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
VTC Independent School Other 0.2 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
South Avenue Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 24 Nov 2022
Borden Grammar School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Dec 2013
Canterbury Road Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 7 Feb 2019
Highsted Grammar School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 19 Mar 2023

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
East Street, Sittingbourne £850/mo 1 0 miles Rightmove
1 Bed Flat, Riverbourne Court, ME10 £1,100/mo 1 0.08 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £975/mo (2 listings)