16 ST JAMES OAKS
GRAVESEND, KENT DA11 0QT
£170,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD (91 years remaining on lease)
Last sold
£160,000 Jul 2024
Local average
£1,766,800 (-90.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (7,162 of 33,755)
Street crime
408 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- One Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment
- Situated Within Gated Retirement Development
- Fitted Kitchen With Oven & Hob
- Shower Room
- Fully Fitted Bedroom
- Close To Town & Station
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location: - St James Oaks is an ideal and convenient place to live. Situated on Trafalgar Road, Gravesend which runs between Wrotham Road and Darnley Road. It is close to Gravesend Town Centre with all of its shops, pubs, café/bars and restaurants. Gravesend Mainline Station is close by and offers services on the domestic line to London or the Kent Coast if you fancy a trip to the Seaside. There is also a high speed train where you can catch a ride to St Pancras London within 22minutes. Ebbsfleet International Railway Station is within approximately two and a half miles and you can be in St Pancras, London in around seventeen minutes.
Description: - This one bedroom GROUND FLOOR, apartment is nicely situated within the development, overlooking communal grounds and the club house. Comprising entrance hall, lounge with double doors through to a fitted kitchen with built in oven and hob, and shower room with modern suite. The bedroom is fully fitted , including wardrobes, bedside cabinets and draw chests offering ample storage solutions. There is a very useful walk in cupboard in the hall offering plenty of storage space. Heated by Gas Central Heating, the windows are double glazed.
St James Oaks is within close proximity of the town centre and railway station and is ideal for those requiring independent living with security. The Ivy Room (club house) boasts a licenced bar where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea, coffee or even a glass of wine or beer and various activities and entertainment take place here. There are well kept communal gardens and grounds. The Lodge is the main point of contact and reception area. The management team are based here with staff on hand to offer advice on any daily requirements. The Gatehouse is fully staffed 24 hours a day security to monitor arrivals and departures providing that extra peace of mind. Pets may be allowed at the Managers discretion.
Frontage: - The property is approached through walk ways and well tended communal grounds.
Communal Entrance: - Door to communal hall, private entrance door to hall:
Hall: - 1.66 x 2.75 narrowing to 2.03 (5'5" x 9'0" narrowi - Laminate flooring, radiator. Walk in storage cupboard measuring 2.1 x 1.06 (6'10" x 3'5") with light and shelving providing plenty of storage space. Further built in cupboard housing electrical consumer unit and additional storage. Access to lounge, bedroom and shower room.
Lounge: - 4.22 x 3.81 (13'10" x 12'5") - Double glazed window to front enjoying views over the communal gardens. Laminate flooring, radiator. Double doors leading to kitchen.
Bedroom - 3.89 x 2.94 (12'9" x 9'7") - Double glazed window to front, radiator, laminate flooring. Fitted with a range of wardrobes, bridge cupboards forming recess for double bed, bedside cabinets, matching draw chest and dressing unit.
Kitchen - 2.08 x 3.2 (6'9" x 10'5") - Window to rear, laminate flooring. Fitted with stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer, built in gas hob, electric double oven, wall and base cupboards, plumbing for washing machine. Worcester combi boiler for hot water and central heating.
Shower Room: - 2.2 x 1.5 (7'2" x 4'11") - Window to rear, tiled floor and walls. Heated towel rail. White suite comprising vanity wash basin, shower cubicle with glass screen, low level w.c. Electriv wall heater.
Tenure: - LEASEHOLD:
LEASEHOLD:125 years from 1st February 1988
Approx. 90 years remaining on the lease ends 1st February 2113
Service Charge: £3,987.97 p.a. from April 2023
Ground Rent: £100
Service Charge includes: house managers, residents reception and receptionists, up keep & cleaning of communal areas, buildings insurance, security (24 hour staff), heating & lighting of communal areas, maintenance of lifts/gates and telecom security system, window cleaning, caretaker, outside maintenance, gardening to communal areas & temporary support service.
Services: - Gas, Electric, Mains Drainage, Mains Water.
Estimated Broadband Speeds: - Standard15 mbps
Superfast95 mbps
Ultrafast-
SOURCE - SPRIFT
Local Authority: - Gravesham Borough Council:
Council Tax Band C - £1,944.81 2024/2025
Service Charges - £3,987.97 p.a
Listed by
Gravesend
Sealeys Estate Agents
Reference: 143403047
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
16 St James' Oak Floor Plan.jpg
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #10844229
Property Details
Street: 16 The Lodge St. James Oaks
Town: Trafalgar Road
Postcode: DA11 0QT
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 02/03/2015
Work Completed: 05/01/2015
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
33% since 2009
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 10/07/2024 (1 year ago) | £160,000 | +33.3% |
| Sold | 04/06/2009 (17 years ago) | £120,000 | — |
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 22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £140,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat |
| Same street 26 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £102,500 | 13/01/2026 | Flat |
| Same street 27 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £150,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat |
| Same street 22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £188,000 | 18/07/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 1 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £97,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 49 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £175,000 | 12/06/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 10 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £165,000 | 09/05/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 24 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £160,000 | 28/04/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 12 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £135,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 40 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £185,000 | 12/01/2023 | Flat |
| Same street 48 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £176,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat |
| DARNLEY ARMS TRAFALGAR ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QA | £280,000 | 21/12/2022 | Other |
| Same street 22 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £75,000 | 31/08/2022 | Flat |
| TERANCE HOUSE, 92 WROTHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QQ | £26,000 | 05/07/2022 | Other |
| Same street 17 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £170,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 38 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £170,000 | 14/04/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 42 ST JAMES OAKS, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QT | £190,000 | 06/12/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £151,900 (15 sales)
Area average: £153,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gravesham. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Gravesham. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gravesham.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for North West Kent: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Bat and Ball | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Arthur Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Windmill Local | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | JMV Cars Ltd. | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Gravesend | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Tilbury Town | 1.8 miles |
| University | University of Greenwich | 4.2 miles |
| Hospital | Jasmine Centre | 4.5 miles |
| Hospital | King's / Dartford Dialysis Unit | 4.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Total incidents | 408 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham Road Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 12 Sep 2016 |
| Bronte School | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2018 |
| Pier View Academy | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 22 Sep 2022 |
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, Queen St, DA12 | £950/mo | 1 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).