For sale End of terrace

16 LESLIE AVENUE

MARGATE, KENT CT9 5NF

4 beds 2 baths 1,270 sq ft Listed 5 Jun 2026 (-45d)

£350,000

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# 4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CT9 5NF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 16 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, KENT CT9 5NF |
| Price | £350,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 118 m² |
| Last sold | £215,000 Jun 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 09/06/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,447/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0320-2000-3660-2496-5335)

## Description

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:**

We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

QRA260270/2

## Property Photos

- ![External](/listings/photos/89352672/1112992) - External
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/89352672/1112995) - Lounge
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/89352672/1112997) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89352672/1112999) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/89352672/1113000) - Bedroom 1
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89352672/1113001) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89352672/1113002) - Rear Garden
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89352672/1113003) - Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89352672/1113004) - Rear Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89352672/1113005) - Kitchen
- ![Utility](/listings/photos/89352672/1113006) - Utility
- ![Shared Driveway](/listings/photos/89352672/1113007) - Shared Driveway
- ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/89352672/1113008) - Bedroom 4
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/89352672/1113009) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/89352672/1113010) - Bedroom 2
- ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/89352672/1113011) - Garden Room
- ![Garage](/listings/photos/89352672/1113012) - Garage

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89352672/1113013) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6093045
- **Address:** 16 Leslie Avenue, MARGATE, CT9 5NF
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/10/2008
- **Work Completed:** 29/09/2008
- **Items:** 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 16 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF | £215,000 | 27/06/2025 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP | £95,000 | 08/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 KINGSTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NH | £238,000 | 01/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 CROWHILL ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PF | £215,000 | 28/03/2025 | Terraced |
| 135 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY | £180,000 | 04/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 2 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF | £370,000 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF | £250,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 BALMORAL ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PG | £130,000 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 BROOKE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NQ | £280,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 GLEBE ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PR | £240,999 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 124 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LP | £235,000 | 04/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 15 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF | £295,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 39 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PN | £200,000 | 28/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 125 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY | £208,500 | 20/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 BROOKE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NG | £275,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 100 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LP | £200,000 | 13/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PW | £258,000 | 11/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PN | £275,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PW | £275,000 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP | £287,500 | 18/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 43 BIRDS AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NE | £260,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced |
| THE ROOKERY KINGFISHER CLOSE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LU | £365,000 | 24/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP | £240,000 | 03/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 142 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY | £232,000 | 17/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 4 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF | £275,000 | 10/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £297,500 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £234,500 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £284,876 (49 Terraced, CT9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +22.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £998/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,109/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,220/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,147/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £138,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,900

*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:** £2,966/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1.9%
- **10y growth:** 62.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Thanet; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -3%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 45.7%

## 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

118 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£215,000 Jun 2025

Price per m²

£2,966/m²

Local average

£284,876 (+22.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,061 of 33,755)

Street crime

145 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Extensively renovated period semi-detached family home
Four bedrooms
Spacious lounge and separate dining room
Modern fitted kitchen with utility room
Outbuilding/home office
Large rear garden
Detached garage accessed via shared driveway
Available with no onward chain
EPC to Follow
Council Tax D

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Yes

Description

Situated in the popular Garlinge area of Margate, this beautifully renovated period semi-detached family home offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, complemented by a substantial rear garden, detached garage and the significant advantage of no onward chain.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

QRA260270/2

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National Home Move - LSL Franchise

Reference: 89352672

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/06/2026

Expiry date: 09/06/2036

Current heating cost: £1,447/year

Potential heating cost: £927/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #6093045

Property Details

Street: 16 Leslie Avenue

Town: MARGATE

Postcode: CT9 5NF

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/10/2008

Work Completed: 29/09/2008

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
Listed for sale	—	£350,000	+62.8%
Sold	27/06/2025 (1 year ago)	£215,000	—

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
4 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP	£95,000	08/12/2025	Terraced
19 KINGSTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NH	£238,000	01/12/2025	Terraced
21 CROWHILL ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PF	£215,000	28/03/2025	Terraced
135 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY	£180,000	04/12/2023	Terraced
Same street 2 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF	£370,000	01/09/2023	Detached
Same street 31 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF	£250,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
5 BALMORAL ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PG	£130,000	21/12/2022	Terraced
46 BROOKE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NQ	£280,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
4 GLEBE ROAD, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PR	£240,999	25/11/2022	Terraced
124 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LP	£235,000	04/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 15 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF	£295,000	05/10/2022	Terraced
39 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PN	£200,000	28/09/2022	Terraced
125 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY	£208,500	20/09/2022	Terraced
14 BROOKE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NG	£275,000	12/08/2022	Terraced
100 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LP	£200,000	13/07/2022	Terraced
12 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PW	£258,000	11/07/2022	Terraced
45 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PN	£275,000	17/06/2022	Terraced
14 CORONATION CRESCENT, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PW	£275,000	25/05/2022	Terraced
6 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP	£287,500	18/05/2022	Terraced
43 BIRDS AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NE	£260,000	19/04/2022	Terraced
THE ROOKERY KINGFISHER CLOSE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LU	£365,000	24/03/2022	Terraced
5 ELLINGTON AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5PP	£240,000	03/02/2022	Terraced
142 HIGH STREET, GARLINGE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5LY	£232,000	17/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 4 LESLIE AVENUE, MARGATE, THANET, KENT, CT9 5NF	£275,000	10/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £297,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £234,500 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.9%

10y growth 62.9%

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

1y (index) -3%

5y (index) 7.8%

10y (index) 45.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £998/mo

Realistic £1,109/mo

Optimistic £1,220/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Thanet.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Thanet: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT9 5NF

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Birds Avenue	0.0 miles
Shop	Costcutter	0.3 miles
Shop	Inner Circle	0.3 miles
Train station	Margate	0.9 miles
Train station	Westgate-on-Sea	0.9 miles
Hospital	Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital	1.4 miles
Hospital	Victoria Hospital	11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	57
Anti-social behaviour	29
Criminal damage and arson	15
Shoplifting	10
Public order	8
Other theft	7
Burglary	6
Drugs	3
Other crime	3
Robbery	3
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	145

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
Garlinge Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2024
Hartsdown Academy	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2022
Cherry Tree	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 16 Oct 2022
St Crispin's Community Primary Infant School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 15 Jun 2011
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Margate	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 17 Oct 2019

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

Max investor price (0.8%) £138,625

Target investor price (1%) £110,900

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).

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