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Flat 2, 2 Royal Esplanade, Margate, CT9 5DL

UPRN:100062097245Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T04:49:42.480041+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:58:01.864729+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T13:17:20.882236+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
Flat 2, 2 Royal Esplanade, Margate, CT9 5DL

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£162,000
£130k - £195kLow
Estimate
£162k
Range
£130k – £195k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£950
£900 - £1k
Monthly
£950
Yield
7.04%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (54/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
42/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
54/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 17Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£162,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£950
Gross Yield7.04%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.8%
5y Growth+0.4%
10y Growth+4.3%
Last Sold Price£62,500 (2014-07-11)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT9 5DL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • FH/TH/26/0707
    Erection of a single storey rear extension with 1.8m high glass balustrade balcony and 1no. roof light to flat roof, erection of first floor extension to the front elevation with 1.1m high glass balustrade balcony and replace existing balcony, and erection of a front porch following demolition of existing together with alterations to fenestration.
    Pending
  • FH/TH/26/0687
    Erection of a single storey rear outbuilding to provide ancillary accommodation
    Pending
  • F/TH/26/0650
    Use of building as cafe and restaurant, with artist gallery/community event space and artist studio; sauna, changing room and shower facilities, and refurbishment of existing public WC facilities, together with erection of wind shelter and seating to roof of building, installation of 2no. replacement belvederes to towers, replacement of render, masonry and windows, installation of shutters and creation of first floor terrace to front of building with recessed terrace below.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.5%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-07-11
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
6 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£28,323
Population Density-
Owner Occupied35%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 72%65+ 14%
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Schools Nearby

  • Hartsdown Academy
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Garlinge Primary School and Nursery
    0.5 mi
    Good
  • Salmestone Primary School
    1.0 mi
    -
  • Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
    1.0 mi
    Good

1 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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