# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (ME5 7RF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY ME5 7RF |
| Price | £270,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 |
| Floor area | 46 m² |
| Last sold | £266,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £342/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,950

### Recommendations
- B4 (£300 - £600)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0658-5911-6239-7401-1944)

## Description

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally situated in a quiet residential area. This well-maintained property offers spacious and modern living throughout, making it perfect for first-time buyers, small families, or those looking to downsize. The semi detached house boasts two generously sized double bedrooms, a bright and airy living space, and a stylish kitchen. Outside, you'll find a private rear garden leading to a detached garage, ideal for storage or additional parking. The property also benefits from an allocated parking space, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike.Room sizes:**Entrance Hall****Kitchen**: 8'9 x 8'3 (2.67m x 2.52m)**Lounge**: 12'9 x 11'5 (3.89m x 3.48m)**Landing****Bedroom 1**: 9'5 x 8'1 (2.87m x 2.47m)**Bedroom 2**: 8'9 x 8'0 (2.67m x 2.44m)**Bathroom**: 5'9 x 5'8 (1.75m x 1.73m)**Garage****Front Garden****Rear Garden** 

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

 

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## Property Photos

- ![Front 1 *](/listings/photos/163305656/344631) - Front 1 *
- ![Rear Garden *](/listings/photos/163305656/344632) - Rear Garden *
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163305656/344633) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/163305656/344634) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/163305656/344635) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/163305656/344636) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/163305656/344637) - Bedroom 2
- ![Garage](/listings/photos/163305656/344638) - Garage

## Floorplans

- ![Ground Floor](/listings/photos/163305656/344639) - Ground Floor
- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/163305656/344640) - First Floor
- ![Outbuilding](/listings/photos/163305656/344641) - Outbuilding

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC graph](/listings/photos/163305656/344642) - EPC graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £266,000 | 16/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £242,500 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £205,000 | 04/06/2018 | Semi-detached |
| 4 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £59,995 | 29/09/2000 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 33 CHARLOTTE CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7LQ | £410,000 | 07/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 16 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SY | £300,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £200,000 | 04/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 18 RALEIGH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SB | £265,000 | 04/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 12 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £250,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 33 MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0JY | £280,000 | 17/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 110 CHURCHILL AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0DH | £320,000 | 31/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 182 WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0HG | £340,101 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 37 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £260,000 | 03/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 32 RALEIGH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SB | £332,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 MONARCH CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7PD | £285,000 | 03/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 28 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £200,000 | 20/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 176 WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0HG | £342,500 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 80 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SY | £264,500 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 66 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SY | £302,000 | 04/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 154 WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0HG | £335,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SZ | £250,000 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 177 CHURCHILL AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0DQ | £338,000 | 27/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 23 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £200,000 | 20/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 94 HERON WAY, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RH | £273,000 | 28/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MOUNTBATTEN AVENUE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0JX | £300,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SZ | £260,000 | 23/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 154 WAYFIELD ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0HG | £197,500 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 47 FRESHWATER ROAD, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7SZ | £250,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 23 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 0LD | £250,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 15 FLAMINGO CLOSE, CHATHAM, MEDWAY, ME5 7RF | £195,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £217,500 (6 sales)
**Area average:** £294,730 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £330,690 (71 Semi-detached, ME5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -18.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*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:** £5,870/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 7.7%
- **10y growth:** 31.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Medway; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 18%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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