19 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE
WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4QA
£198,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
68 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1976-1982
Last sold
£192,500 Nov 2013
Price per m²
£2,926/m²
Local average
£385,403 (-48.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,071 of 33,755)
Street crime
143 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Semi Detached Chalet Bungalow
- Three Bedrooms
- Downstairs Bathroom
- Lounge Diner Plus Conservatory
- Far Reaching Views Across Whitstable
- No Forward Chain
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
NON APPROVED DRAFT DETAILS
Entrance Hall
Double glazed UPVC front entrance door with glazed panel to side. Radiator. Balustrade staircase leading to first floor. Parquet flooring.
Lounge Diner 22' 3 x 10' 0 (6.77m x 3.05m) narrowing to 8'0 (2.45m)
Feature brick fireplace with wood mantel piece housing floor standing wood burning stove. Window to front. Radiator. TV point. Phone point. Large window to rear with far reaching views across the sea. Laminate wood floor. Door into conservatory.
Kitchen 8' 6 x 6' 7 (2.60m x 2.00m)
The Kitchen is planned with a matching range of wall and base units arranged on two walls with inset stainless steel bowl sink unit. Work surfaces. Partially tiled walls. 5 ring gas hob and built in fan assisted double electric oven below. Plumbing for washing machine. Concealed wall mounted gas boiler supplying central heating and hot water. Window to side. Laminate floor. Stable door to the conservatory.
Conservatory 15' 10 x 8' 2 (4.83m x 2.48m)
Windows to rear with far reaching views over the sea. The Conservatory is of timber frame construction with double glazed windows above. Door to rear garden. Tiled floor.
Downstairs Bathroom 6' 2 x 6' 0 (1.87m x 1.82m)
Bathroom suite in white comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and electric shower unit. Screen to side over bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Chome heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Frosted window to the side. Tiled floor.
Landing
Window to side. Access to loft.
Bedroom 1 13' 3 x 9' 9 (4.04m x 2.97m)
Window to front. Built in cupboard. Radiator. TV Point.
Bedroom 2 11' 9 x 7' 10 (3.58m x 2.40m)
Window to rear with extensive views. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3 8' 4 x 6' 9 (2.54m x 2.06m)
Window to rear with views. Radiator.
Front Garden
Low maintenance garden laid with shingle. Leading to detached garage.
Rear Garden
Patio area outside conservatory with brick built barbeque. Steps leading down to sloping lawned area with fencing and hedging. Personal door to garage.
Heating
Central heating is provided by a gas fired boiler situated in bedroom 2 and hot water radiators as indicated in these particulars.
Windows
The windows are generally of UPVC double glazed sealed units.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold wih vacant possession on completion.
Council Tax
We are advised by the Valuation Office that the property is currently within Council Tax Band C. The amount payable under Tax Band Cfor the year 2013/14 is £1279.36.
Viewing
Please ring us to make an appointment. We are open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturdays and 11am to 3pm on Sundays
Agents Notes
Kent Estate Agencies Gives notice for themselves and for the sellers of the property, whose agents they are that any plans or mapping and all measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents, all are for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures and fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. Prospective purchasers or lessees should seek their own professional advice. Kent Estate Agencies retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this property. For a free valuation of your property contact the number on this brochure. Printed 14/08/2013
Listed by
Tankerton
Kent Estate Agencies
Reference: 27914373
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 08/08/2013
Current heating cost: £504/year
Potential heating cost: £338/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,970
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
- Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9056606
Property Details
Street: 19 Grimthorpe Avenue
Town: WHITSTABLE
Postcode: CT5 4QA
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 03/09/2012
Work Completed: 24/08/2012
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #8668549
Property Details
Street: 19 Grimthorpe Avenue
Town: WHITSTABLE
Postcode: CT5 4QA
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/02/2012
Work Completed: 25/01/2012
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
122% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 07/11/2013 (12 years ago) | £192,500 | +121.9% |
| Sold | 14/07/2000 (25 years ago) | £86,750 | — |
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 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PN | £338,000 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 50 BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NA | £390,000 | 22/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| KARRADA GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN | £330,000 | 06/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 4 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £668,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| LAHAI-ROI BORSTAL AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NX | £480,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 43 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PZ | £450,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 LAMBS WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PJ | £389,950 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| MILLWAY GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN | £410,000 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR | £420,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 53 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX | £380,000 | 22/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 13 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £360,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 HAWK CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DS | £385,000 | 15/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 64 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DY | £415,000 | 27/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DU | £390,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 38 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX | £345,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66A BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NB | £490,000 | 22/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX | £312,000 | 15/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 KINGFISHER CLOSE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DU | £277,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| MILLWAY GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN | £300,000 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 THE WARREN, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PL | £375,000 | 16/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DX | £300,000 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR | £327,500 | 03/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £365,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £464,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £375,223 (20 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): Canterbury. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Canterbury. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Carter's Nursery | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Borstal Hill (S-bound) | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Sandpiper Road | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Tales On Moon Lane | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Whitstable | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Chestfield & Swalecliffe | 2.3 miles |
| University | Nexus (Templeman) | 4.0 miles |
| University | Skills for Academic Success | 4.0 miles |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital | 5.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Shoplifting | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total incidents | 143 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy Lane Primary Foundation School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 3 Mar 2014 |
| Whitstable Junior School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 18 May 2015 |
| St Alphege Church of England Infant School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 3 Jul 2024 |
| Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 24 Feb 2017 |
| The Whitstable School | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 24 Apr 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 Semi-Detached House, Green Lane, CT5 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Island Wall, CT5 | £2,000/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Maisonette, Wavecrest, CT5 | £1,795/mo | 3 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Lucerne Court, CT5 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Woodlawn St, CT5 | £1,800/mo | 3 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,749/mo (5 listings)
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).