Sold Detached

8 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE

WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4QA

3 beds 1 baths 990 sq ft Listed 2 Mar 2015 (-4114d)

£450,000

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# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CT5 4QA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 8 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, KENT CT5 4QA |
| Price | £450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 92 m² |
| Last sold | £450,000 Aug 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £571/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,540

### Recommendations
- W (£800  -  £1,200)
- E (£40)
- N (£4,000  -  £6,000)
- U (£9,000  -  £14,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2278-0009-7256-2944-7954)

## Description

**** **** Come take a look - A three bedroom detached bungalow set in an elevated position with distant sea views this home needs to be seen. Built by the well known local firm Childs, with three good size double bedrooms as well as a spacious lounge and dining room, this bungalow is available to view at once and offers an impressive amount of space, both inside and out. Benefits include garage, parking for four cars and a large rear garden

**ENTRANCE** **** Via double glazed door into:

**HALLWAY** **** Radiator, coving, loft hatch, doors to:

**LOUNGE** **19' 9" x 15' 4" (6.02m x 4.67m)** Double glazed window to the front, two radiators, television point, Gazco Ebox coal effect gas fire, door to master bedroom, telephone point, open space to:

**DINING** **ROOM** **14' 7" x 10' (4.44m x 3.05m)** Double glazed sliding doors to rear, coving, radiator, Amtico flooring

**KITCHEN** **12' 3" x 10' 1" (3.73m x 3.07m)** Double glazed window to the rear, coving, tiled flooring, matching wall and base solid wood units with work top, built in double oven, space for fridge, freezer, gas hob with extractor fan above, space for dishwasher, two stainless steel drainage unit, television point, telephone point

**UTILITY** **AREA** **6' 6" x 6' 2" (1.98m x 1.88m)** Double glazed door to the side, space for washing machine and tumble drier, Baxi Solo Condensing boiler, double glazed window to the rear, coving

**CLOAKROOM** **** Two piece suite comprising of low level W.C, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit, double glazed window to the side, coving, radiator

**MASTER** **BEDROOM** **13' 3" x 10' (4.04m x 3.05m)** Double glazed window to the side, coving, radiator, picture rail, telephone point, television point

**BEDROOM** **13' 1" x 9' 6" (3.99m x 2.9m) L-Shape** Two double glazed windows to the front and side, coving, picture rail, telephone point, two built in wardrobes

**BATHROOM** **** Four piece suit comprising of low level W.C, wash hand basin and vanity unit, panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, coving, extractor fan, radiator, airing cupboard housing tank

**BEDROOM** **13' 9" x 10' 7" (4.19m x 3.23m)** Double glazed casement door to the side, radiator, built in wardrobe, telephone point, television point

**OUTSIDE** ****

**GARDEN** **** Approx 100ft deep, southerly aspect, with a large patio for entertaining. Two wooden sheds and a concrete workshop approx. 20ft x 10ft with power and lighting, Mature Apple, Pear and Cob nut trees, side access, outside tap, outside socket door to:

**GARAGE** **** Up and over door, power and lights, water

**VIEWINGS** **** Strictly by appointment.

**FREE** **VALUATIONS** **** Please contact us for a free market appraisal on your own property.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/33806403/238631) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/33806403/238632) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7470206
- **Address:** 8 Grimthorpe Avenue, WHITSTABLE, CT5 4QA
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/06/2010
- **Work Completed:** 01/06/2010
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12837642
- **Address:** 8 Grimthorpe Avenue, WHITSTABLE, CT5 4QA
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/03/2018
- **Work Completed:** 18/12/2017
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #12890769
- **Address:** 8 Grimthorpe Avenue, WHITSTABLE, CT5 4QA
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/04/2018
- **Work Completed:** 15/02/2018
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £450,000 | 19/08/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR | £290,000 | 21/01/2026 | Detached |
| 51 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PW | £415,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached |
| 9 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL | £455,000 | 01/08/2025 | Detached |
| 7 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL | £375,000 | 29/07/2025 | Detached |
| 4 GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN | £675,000 | 27/03/2024 | Detached |
| 7 SPRING WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PP | £599,950 | 15/08/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 4 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £668,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 34 LAMBS WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PJ | £454,000 | 19/06/2023 | Detached |
| 2 PIERPOINT ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NW | £740,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 53 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW | £362,500 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| ASHWELL HOUSE CLOVELLY ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NR | £620,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 31 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EA | £750,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL | £615,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| 38 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW | £455,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 13 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA | £360,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 36 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW | £430,000 | 21/06/2022 | Detached |
| 19 BAYVIEW ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NP | £685,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 NURSERY GARDENS, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4FQ | £405,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached |
| 22 BAYVIEW ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NP | £750,000 | 09/03/2022 | Detached |
| 58 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DY | £510,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |
| 47 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PW | £455,000 | 10/01/2022 | Detached |
| TOLLGATE, 2 BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4LX | £290,000 | 10/12/2021 | 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:** £516,573 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £616,429 (42 Detached, CT5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -27%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,141/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,268/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,395/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £972/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £158,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £126,800

*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:** £4,891/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 5.7%
- **10y growth:** 24.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Canterbury; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 29.5%

## 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

92 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£450,000 Aug 2015

Price per m²

£4,891/m²

Local average

£616,429 (-27%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,071 of 33,755)

Street crime

143 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

Three Bedroom
Garage & Parking
Spacious Living Space
Sea Views

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Yes, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

** Come take a look - A three bedroom detached bungalow set in an elevated position with distant sea views this home needs to be seen. Built by the well known local firm Childs, with three good size double bedrooms as well as a spacious lounge and dining room, this bungalow is available to view at once and offers an impressive amount of space, both inside and out. Benefits include garage, parking for four cars and a large rear garden

ENTRANCE Via double glazed door into:

HALLWAY Radiator, coving, loft hatch, doors to:

LOUNGE 19' 9" x 15' 4" (6.02m x 4.67m) Double glazed window to the front, two radiators, television point, Gazco Ebox coal effect gas fire, door to master bedroom, telephone point, open space to:

DINING ROOM 14' 7" x 10' (4.44m x 3.05m) Double glazed sliding doors to rear, coving, radiator, Amtico flooring

KITCHEN 12' 3" x 10' 1" (3.73m x 3.07m) Double glazed window to the rear, coving, tiled flooring, matching wall and base solid wood units with work top, built in double oven, space for fridge, freezer, gas hob with extractor fan above, space for dishwasher, two stainless steel drainage unit, television point, telephone point

UTILITY AREA 6' 6" x 6' 2" (1.98m x 1.88m) Double glazed door to the side, space for washing machine and tumble drier, Baxi Solo Condensing boiler, double glazed window to the rear, coving

CLOAKROOM Two piece suite comprising of low level W.C, wash hand basin with mixer tap and vanity unit, double glazed window to the side, coving, radiator

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 3" x 10' (4.04m x 3.05m) Double glazed window to the side, coving, radiator, picture rail, telephone point, television point

BEDROOM 13' 1" x 9' 6" (3.99m x 2.9m) L-Shape Two double glazed windows to the front and side, coving, picture rail, telephone point, two built in wardrobes

BATHROOM Four piece suit comprising of low level W.C, wash hand basin and vanity unit, panel bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, coving, extractor fan, radiator, airing cupboard housing tank

BEDROOM 13' 9" x 10' 7" (4.19m x 3.23m) Double glazed casement door to the side, radiator, built in wardrobe, telephone point, television point

OUTSIDE

GARDEN Approx 100ft deep, southerly aspect, with a large patio for entertaining. Two wooden sheds and a concrete workshop approx. 20ft x 10ft with power and lighting, Mature Apple, Pear and Cob nut trees, side access, outside tap, outside socket door to:

GARAGE Up and over door, power and lights, water

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment.

FREE VALUATIONS ** Please contact us for a free market appraisal on your own property.

Listed by

Whitstable

Murray Parris Ltd

Reference: 33806403

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/06/2014

Current heating cost: £571/year

Potential heating cost: £505/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,540

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7470206

Property Details

Street: 8 Grimthorpe Avenue

Town: WHITSTABLE

Postcode: CT5 4QA

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 28/06/2010

Work Completed: 01/06/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12837642

Property Details

Street: 8 Grimthorpe Avenue

Town: WHITSTABLE

Postcode: CT5 4QA

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/03/2018

Work Completed: 18/12/2017

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12890769

Property Details

Street: 8 Grimthorpe Avenue

Town: WHITSTABLE

Postcode: CT5 4QA

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/04/2018

Work Completed: 15/02/2018

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	19/08/2015 (10 years ago)	£450,000	—

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
1 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DR	£290,000	21/01/2026	Detached
51 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PW	£415,000	09/01/2026	Detached
9 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL	£455,000	01/08/2025	Detached
7 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL	£375,000	29/07/2025	Detached
4 GROSVENOR ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NN	£675,000	27/03/2024	Detached
7 SPRING WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PP	£599,950	15/08/2023	Detached
Same street 4 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA	£668,000	03/07/2023	Detached
34 LAMBS WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PJ	£454,000	19/06/2023	Detached
2 PIERPOINT ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NW	£740,000	16/11/2022	Detached
53 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW	£362,500	11/11/2022	Detached
ASHWELL HOUSE CLOVELLY ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NR	£620,000	13/10/2022	Detached
31 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4EA	£750,000	01/09/2022	Detached
20 WINDMILL ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NL	£615,000	31/08/2022	Detached
38 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW	£455,000	04/08/2022	Detached
Same street 13 GRIMTHORPE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4QA	£360,000	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
36 VALKYRIE AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DW	£430,000	21/06/2022	Detached
19 BAYVIEW ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NP	£685,000	15/06/2022	Detached
1 NURSERY GARDENS, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4FQ	£405,000	14/04/2022	Detached
22 BAYVIEW ROAD, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4NP	£750,000	09/03/2022	Detached
58 SHEARWATER AVENUE, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4DY	£510,000	11/02/2022	Detached
47 MEADOW WALK, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4PW	£455,000	10/01/2022	Detached
TOLLGATE, 2 BORSTAL HILL, WHITSTABLE, CANTERBURY, KENT, CT5 4LX	£290,000	10/12/2021	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: £516,573 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.7%

10y growth 24.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Canterbury. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 10.2%

10y (index) 29.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,141/mo

Realistic £1,268/mo

Optimistic £1,395/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Canterbury.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Colchester: £972/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT5 4QA

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
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

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.28%

Max investor price (0.8%) £158,500

Target investor price (1%) £126,800

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).