Sold STC Semi-detached

Highbank

WRENS ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, BORDEN, KENT ME9 8JD

3 beds 1 baths 100 m² Listed 5 Sep 2025 (-331d)

£400,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

100 m²

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£395,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,000/m²

Local average

£354,288 (+12.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,069 of 33,755)

Street crime

12 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Well Presented Three Bedroom Semi Detached Family Home
  • Semi-Rural Location with Countryside Views
  • Spacious and Well Proportioned Accommodation
  • Double Length Reception
  • Well Equipped Kitchen
  • First Floor Bath/Shower Room Plus Downstairs WC
  • Garage and Carport
  • Attractive Private Garden
  • Easy Access to Transport Links, Schools and Amenities
  • Offers Over £400,000

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Occupying a sought after semi-rural location with views over surrounding open countryside, this well presented three bedroom semi detached property boasting a delightful private garden, carport and garage.  Conveniently located within easy reach of Sittingbourne town centre, transport links and amenities, the property offers spacious, well maintained accommodation over two floors, with modern interiors throughout.  Flowing living space creates the perfect blend of comfort and convenience, with plenty of space for a growing family.  Features include a generous double length reception room, well equipped kitchen, first floor bathroom, ground floor WC, gas central heating, double glazing, quality floor coverings, and ample inbuilt storage.  
Accommodation comprises entrance hall with access to downstairs WC and stairs rising to the first floor, leading into the double length reception room with feature fireplace, double doors onto the patio and garden beyond, and space for relaxing and dining.  The separate extended kitchen, also with door onto the garden, comprises a range of wall and base units with work surfaces incorporating inset sink unit, gas hob with inbuilt extractor, wall mounted electric oven, and further space for appliances.   To the first floor, there are three well proportioned bedrooms, plus a bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower unit.  .  
The property is conveniently located on the outskirts of Sittingbourne, with rail services providing excellent links to Central London and the surrounding area.  Additionally, the A249 and A2 connect the M20 and M25 for useful vehicular access.   Sittingbourne offers an array of shops, bars and restaurants and the area is well served by lovely open spaces and well respected schools, both at primary and secondary level.  
Viewings are highly recommended.

Listed by

Sittingbourne

exp world uk limited

Reference: 166657550

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/05/2025

Expiry date: 08/05/2035

Current heating cost: £1,228/year

Potential heating cost: £1,122/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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

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Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

93% since 2003

Event Date Price % change
Sold 06/02/2026 (5 months ago) £395,000 +92.7%
Sold 17/03/2003 (23 years ago) £205,000 —

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
Same street WIMEREUX WRENS ROAD, BORDEN, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME9 8JD £595,000 26/03/2025 Semi-detached

Street average: £595,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.4%
10y growth 25.1%

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

1y (index) 2.9%
5y (index) 13.6%
10y (index) 38.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £986/mo
Realistic £1,095/mo
Optimistic £1,205/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Swale.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View ME9 8JD

Address

Wrens Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sutton Baron Road 0.5 miles
Bus stop Hearts Delight Rd 0.5 miles
Shop Oad Street Food and Crafts 0.9 miles
Shop Soap N Suds 1.1 miles
Train station Sittingbourne 1.8 miles
Train station Sittingbourne Viaduct 1.9 miles
University Canterbury Christ Church University 4.1 miles
University Unknown 9.1 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 9.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 7
Anti-social behaviour 3
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 12

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
Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Outstanding — 9 Jul 2023
Minterne Junior School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 7 May 2014
Borden Church of England Primary School Primary 1.0 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
The Oaks Infant School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 19 Jul 2011
Bredgar Church of England Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 27 Feb 2012

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 Semi-Detached House, Sterling Road, ME10 £1,700/mo 3 0.67 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £212,500
Target investor price (1%) £170,000
Gross yield 5.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.6×
Monthly cashflow £-70/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.7%
  • 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).

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