Sold STC Detached

5 ASHLEY DRIVE

WHITSTABLE, SEASALTER, KENT CT5 4SU

3 beds 1 baths 700 sq ft Listed 27 Mar 2025 (-493d)

£400,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CT5 4SU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 5 ASHLEY DRIVE, WHITSTABLE, SEASALTER, KENT CT5 4SU |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 65 m² |
| Last sold | £375,000 Oct 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 17/03/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £586/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9583-3048-7207-4615-0204)

## Description

**NO FORWARD CHAIN**

This three-bedroom, detached bungalow with adjacent detached garage is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Seasalter area of coastal Whitstable.  Conveniently located just a five-minute walk away from the quiet West Beach end of the seafront, prospective purchasers will be able to enjoy the benefits of living close to this beautiful coastline.  Handy amenities are also within comfortable walking distance, such as a Co-op, Post Office and Chemist.  Whitstable town centre provides a wide range of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as first class health facilities and excellent transport links.  The local bus service runs from Seasalter into Whitstable town centre, as well as onto nearby Canterbury, whilst the train station provides a high speed service into central London.  The bungalow itself offers nicely set out accommodation. comprising sitting room that leads onto the conservatory, separate kitchen, three bedrooms, shower room and WC.  The driveway and block-paved frontage combine to provide off-street parking for several vehicles.  The secluded rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs lining the fenced perimeter.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/159911024/1618153) - Front
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/159911024/1618154) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/159911024/1618155) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/159911024/1618156) - Rear
- ![Rear](/listings/photos/159911024/1618157) - Rear
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/159911024/1618158) - Kitchen
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/159911024/1618159) - Sitting Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/159911024/1618160) - Conservatory
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159911024/1618161) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159911024/1618162) - Bedroom
- ![Bedroom / Study](/listings/photos/159911024/1618163) - Bedroom / Study
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/159911024/1618164) - Shower Room

## Floorplans

- ![Ashley Drive](/listings/photos/159911024/1618165) - Ashley Drive

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy performance certificate (EPC)   5 Ashley Dr](/listings/photos/159911024/1618166) - Energy performance certificate (EPC)   5 Ashley Dr

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #8157967
- **Address:** 5 Ashley Drive, Seasalter, CT5 4SU
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/05/2011
- **Work Completed:** 26/04/2011
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #4867838
- **Address:** 5 Ashley Drive, Seasalter, CT5 4SU
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/07/2007
- **Work Completed:** 28/06/2007
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #94299
- **Address:** 5 Ashley Drive, Seasalter, CT5 4SU
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/11/2002
- **Work Completed:** 14/08/2002
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £375,000 | 23/10/2025 | Detached |
| 5 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £188,500 | 23/04/2004 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 22 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AN | £560,000 | 08/08/2025 | Detached |
| 11 PRESTON PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AA | £2,350,000 | 06/11/2024 | Detached |
| 55 FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX | £332,000 | 25/09/2024 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £444,000 | 18/12/2023 | Detached |
| 2 MEDINA AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EN | £600,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 MILNER ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SH | £500,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £462,500 | 01/06/2023 | Detached |
| 1 GATEACRE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SJ | £477,500 | 22/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £430,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 64 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AW | £800,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £500,000 | 28/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 ST MARGARETS CLOSE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4ST | £485,000 | 22/09/2022 | Detached |
| 28 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL | £500,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 14 WAUCHOPE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AU | £475,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 26 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL | £525,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached |
| 15 FLORENCE AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EP | £395,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 7 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL | £565,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU | £480,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| 56A FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX | £396,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FLORENCE AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EP | £625,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 EDEN ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AP | £680,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| 54 FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX | £525,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached |
| 29 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AN | £875,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| 62 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AW | £580,000 | 28/02/2022 | Detached |
| 9 EDEN ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AP | £500,000 | 26/01/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £463,300 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £637,275 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £606,333 (45 Detached, CT5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -34%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,151/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,279/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,407/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £159,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £127,900

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £6,154/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.5%
- **10y growth:** 16%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Canterbury; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 27.4%

## 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

65 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£375,000 Oct 2025

Price per m²

£6,154/m²

Local average

£606,333 (-34%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,698 of 33,755)

Street crime

38 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

CHIAN FREE
Detached Bungalow
Three Bedrooms
Detached Garage
Secluded Rear Garden
Quiet Cul-De-Sac

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Yes
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: Yes

Description

NO FORWARD CHAIN
This three-bedroom, detached bungalow with adjacent detached garage is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Seasalter area of coastal Whitstable. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk away from the quiet West Beach end of the seafront, prospective purchasers will be able to enjoy the benefits of living close to this beautiful coastline. Handy amenities are also within comfortable walking distance, such as a Co-op, Post Office and Chemist. Whitstable town centre provides a wide range of restaurants, cafes and pubs, as well as first class health facilities and excellent transport links. The local bus service runs from Seasalter into Whitstable town centre, as well as onto nearby Canterbury, whilst the train station provides a high speed service into central London. The bungalow itself offers nicely set out accommodation. comprising sitting room that leads onto the conservatory, separate kitchen, three bedrooms, shower room and WC. The driveway and block-paved frontage combine to provide off-street parking for several vehicles. The secluded rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with some mature shrubs lining the fenced perimeter.

Listed by

Whitstable

KWB Estate Agents

Reference: 159911024

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 18/03/2025

Expiry date: 17/03/2035

Current heating cost: £586/year

Potential heating cost: £511/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

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)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Ashley Drive

EPC Graphs

Energy performance certificate (EPC) 5 Ashley Dr

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #8157967

Property Details

Street: 5 Ashley Drive

Town: Seasalter

Postcode: CT5 4SU

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/05/2011

Work Completed: 26/04/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4867838

Property Details

Street: 5 Ashley Drive

Town: Seasalter

Postcode: CT5 4SU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/07/2007

Work Completed: 28/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #94299

Property Details

Street: 5 Ashley Drive

Town: Seasalter

Postcode: CT5 4SU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/11/2002

Work Completed: 14/08/2002

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

99% since 2004

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/10/2025 (9 months ago)	£375,000	+98.9%
Sold	23/04/2004 (22 years ago)	£188,500	—

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
22 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AN	£560,000	08/08/2025	Detached
11 PRESTON PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AA	£2,350,000	06/11/2024	Detached
55 FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX	£332,000	25/09/2024	Detached
Same street 3 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU	£444,000	18/12/2023	Detached
2 MEDINA AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EN	£600,000	24/11/2023	Detached
6 MILNER ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SH	£500,000	14/07/2023	Detached
Same street 11 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU	£462,500	01/06/2023	Detached
1 GATEACRE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SJ	£477,500	22/05/2023	Detached
Same street 11 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU	£430,000	28/04/2023	Detached
64 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AW	£800,000	21/04/2023	Detached
Same street 15 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU	£500,000	28/09/2022	Semi-detached
3 ST MARGARETS CLOSE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4ST	£485,000	22/09/2022	Detached
28 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL	£500,000	21/09/2022	Detached
14 WAUCHOPE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AU	£475,000	09/09/2022	Detached
26 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL	£525,000	05/09/2022	Detached
15 FLORENCE AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EP	£395,000	10/08/2022	Detached
7 MACDONALD PARADE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SL	£565,000	14/07/2022	Detached
Same street 21 ASHLEY DRIVE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4SU	£480,000	01/07/2022	Detached
56A FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX	£396,000	10/06/2022	Detached
7 FLORENCE AVENUE, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EP	£625,000	20/05/2022	Detached
15 EDEN ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AP	£680,000	19/04/2022	Detached
54 FAVERSHAM ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AX	£525,000	13/04/2022	Detached
29 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AN	£875,000	31/03/2022	Detached
62 HAZLEMERE ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AW	£580,000	28/02/2022	Detached
9 EDEN ROAD, SEASALTER, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4AP	£500,000	26/01/2022	Detached

Street average: £463,300 (5 sales)

Area average: £637,275 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.5%

10y growth 16%

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

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 8.5%

10y (index) 27.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,151/mo

Realistic £1,279/mo

Optimistic £1,407/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT5 4SU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Eden Road	0.0 miles
Shop	Seasalter Stores	0.2 miles
Hospital	Estuary View Medical Centre	0.6 miles
Shop	Carter's Nursery	0.9 miles
Train station	Whitstable	1.6 miles
Hospital	Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital	2.3 miles
Train station	Chestfield & Swalecliffe	3.0 miles
University	Nexus (Templeman)	4.5 miles
University	Skills for Academic Success	4.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Shoplifting	9
Anti-social behaviour	5
Criminal damage and arson	2
Other crime	2
Robbery	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	38

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
Joy Lane Primary Foundation School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Mar 2014
St Alphege Church of England Infant School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2024
Whitstable Junior School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 18 May 2015
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School	Primary	1.3 miles	Outstanding — 24 Feb 2017
ISP School Whitstable	Other	1.4 miles	Good — 23 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £159,875

Target investor price (1%) £127,900

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).