40 ST JAMES OAKS
GRAVESEND, KENT DA11 0QT
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Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Last sold
£185,000 Jan 2023
Local average
£1,766,800 (-89.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (7,162 of 33,755)
Street crime
408 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedroom Ground Floor Maisonette
- Purpose Built Retirement Development For The Over 55's
- Gas Central Heating
- Communal Club House
- 24/7 Gated Security
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Property Discription - Situated in one of the most popular retirement complexes, in Gravesend, we are pleased to offer this ground floor 2 bedroom Maisonette. The property comprises a comfortable size lounge, a fitted kitchen which includes built in oven and hob, 2 double bedrooms and bathroom with modern white suite. The property is heated by Gas Central heating and benefits from double glazed windows.
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) is somewhere where you can socialise with your neighbours over a cup of tea, coffee or even a glass of wine or beer and where various activities and entertainment take place. 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.
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.
Frontage - This welcoming entrance has blue state chippings with pots and flowers and path leading to front door with windows either side.
Entrance Hall - 1.2m x 0.95m (3'11" x 3'1") - Doors leading to lounge/diner and bedroom 1.
Lounge/Diner - 4.18m x 4.01m (13'8" x 13'1") - Bay window, with space for small table and 2 chairs. White walls and ample space for lounge furniture.
Kitchen - 2.99m x2.11m (9'9" x6'11") - Modern kitchen with white shaker wall and base units, black marble effect worksurface roll top edging. Built in oven and extractor fan. Space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Tiled splash back, white sink and window above.
Bedroom 1 - 3.53m x 2.94m (11'6" x 9'7") - Double bedroom with window looking out to front of property, radiator and built in double wardrobe, Doors leading to both hallways.
Bedroom 2 - 2.97m x 2.92m (9'8" x 9'6") - Double bedroom with window to rear, radiator and built in Storage cupboard - 1.9m x 1.2m
Bathroom - 2.27m x 1.50m (7'5" x 4'11") - Double glazed window to rear, white suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap, vanity basin, W.C. heated towel rail, White tiled walls with mirror above wash basin.
The Lodge - This is the main point of contact and reception area close to the gatehouse. The management team are situated here and staff are on hand to offer advice on daily requirements
The Ivy Room ( Communal Club House) - An onsite place for those who want to get involved and socialise. This is the hub for all the activities, functions, entertainment, monthly luncheons and coffee mornings that take place within the development.
The Gate House - Twenty Four hour a day security to monitor all arrivals and departures at the front gate giving that extra peace of mind.
Communal Gardens - Well tended communal lawns and flower beds maintained by the management company
Services - Mains Gas, Electric, Water and Mains drainage:
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Gravesham Borough Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C £1,768.64 From April 2022 - March - 2023
Tenure - LEASEHOLD:125 years from 1st February 1988
Approx. 91 years remaining on the lease.
Service Charge: £3,716.04 p.a.
Ground Rent: £100
Listed by
Gravesend
Sealeys Estate Agents
Reference: 125264171
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
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Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 12/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £185,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARNLEY ARMS TRAFALGAR ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QA | £280,000 | 21/12/2022 | Other |
| TERANCE HOUSE, 92 WROTHAM ROAD, GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT, DA11 0QQ | £26,000 | 05/07/2022 | Other |
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: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Arthur Street | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | The Bat and Ball | 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 | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2018 |
| Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2016 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).