Sold STC Semi-detached

2 THE BURRS

SITTINGBOURNE, KENT ME10 4TG

3 beds 1 baths 1,001 sq ft Listed 30 Jun 2023 (-1058d)

£325,000

Reduced on 5 Oct 2023

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

93 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£300,000 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,495/m²

Local average

£322,222 (+0.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,277 of 33,755)

Street crime

287 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Semi Detached House
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Lounge/Diner
  • Kitchen
  • Conservatory
  • Family Bathroom
  • Garage & Driveway
  • Enclosed Rear Garden
  • Convenient Location
  • Approx 1042sqft/96.8sqm

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN! SEMI DETACHED HOUSE WITH LOUNGE/DINER, CONSERVATORY, THREE BEDROOMS, GARDEN, GARAGE & DRIVEWAY IN CONVENIENT LOCATION WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE TOWN CENTRE, MAINLINE STATION AND SCHOOLS - IN NEED OF SOME UPDATING

This property offers comfortable living spaces, a convenient location, plenty of potential for customization and the benefit of having no onward chain. Upon entering, you'll find a spacious lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen and a conservatory which offers a versatile area that can be used as a sunroom, office, or even a playroom. Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The property includes a garage and driveway, ensuring ample parking space for your vehicles. The enclosed rear garden provides a safe outdoor area, perfect for enjoying leisure time or hosting gatherings with friends and family. The location is highly convenient, with easy access to local amenities, schools, and transportation links. Whether it's shopping, dining, or commuting, everything you need is within reach. While this property offers a fantastic foundation, it would benefit from some updating to reflect your personal taste and style. With a little bit of renovation, you can transform this house into your dream home.

Listed by

Sittingbourne

Quealy & Co Property Services

Reference: 136813046

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/09/2022

Current heating cost: £805/year

Potential heating cost: £603/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,625

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
  • Replacement warm air unit (£1,250 - £2,500)
  • 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

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #16173595 Recent

Property Details

Street: 2 The Burrs

Town: SITTINGBOURNE

Postcode: ME10 4TG

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 18/02/2024

Work Completed: 14/02/2024

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

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/11/2023 (2 years ago) £300,000

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
5 STANHOPE AVENUE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4TU £375,000 01/12/2025 Semi-detached
28 HIGHSTED ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4PS £477,500 04/07/2025 Semi-detached
3 GLOVERS CRESCENT, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4DU £335,000 22/08/2023 Semi-detached
23 MERLIN CLOSE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4TY £380,000 22/06/2023 Semi-detached
20 GLOVERS CRESCENT, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4DU £355,500 19/05/2023 Semi-detached
6 KESTREL CLOSE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4PX £345,000 06/04/2023 Semi-detached
13 KESTREL CLOSE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4PX £405,000 15/03/2023 Semi-detached
3 MILLFIELD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4TR £230,500 16/02/2023 Semi-detached
9 HIGHSTED ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4PS £512,500 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
27 SOUTH AVENUE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4SU £320,000 24/08/2022 Semi-detached
7 MILLFIELD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4TR £250,000 21/06/2022 Semi-detached
13 HIGHSTED ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4PS £540,000 10/06/2022 Semi-detached
25 CHILTON AVENUE, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4TB £267,500 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
CHILTON MANOR HOUSE HIGHSTED ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4QH £600,000 15/12/2021 Semi-detached
4 BELL ROAD, SITTINGBOURNE, SWALE, KENT, ME10 4RW £1,790,000 19/11/2021 Semi-detached

Area average: £478,900 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.4%
10y growth 35.6%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 12.9%
10y (index) 42.3%

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: £937/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Burrs 0.0 miles
Bus stop Peregrine Drive 0.2 miles
Shop Argos 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Sittingbourne 0.5 miles
Train station Sittingbourne Viaduct 0.7 miles
University Canterbury Christ Church University 5.4 miles
University UCA Maidstone Studios 9.2 miles
Hospital The Somerfield Hospital 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 91
Anti-social behaviour 71
Criminal damage and arson 32
Shoplifting 28
Other theft 16
Public order 13
Drugs 10
Vehicle crime 7
Burglary 6
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 4
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 287

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
South Avenue Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 24 Nov 2022
Highsted Grammar School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 19 Mar 2023
Borden Grammar School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Dec 2013
Fulston Manor School Secondary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 11 Jan 2024
VTC Independent School Other 0.3 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024

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 Terraced House, All Saints Road, ME10 £1,500/mo 3 0.89 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Woodcombe Mews, ME10 £3,300/mo 3 0.93 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,400/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.74%
Max investor price (0.8%) £300,000
Target investor price (1%) £240,000
Gross yield 8.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 11.3×
Monthly cashflow £855/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 10.9%
  • 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).