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42 Back Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2FX

UPRN:10033166558Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: B (81)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T08:43:35.434711+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:55:37.113628+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+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)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
42 Back Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2FX

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£235,000
£223k - £246kHigh
Estimate
£235k
Range
£223k – £246k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
5.87%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Back Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (94/100). 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
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
55/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
94/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 33Bike 75
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£235,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield5.87%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth-0.6%
10y Growth+1.4%
Last Sold Price£238,500 (2017-02-15)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT1 2FX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • CA/26/01767
    Bay Laurel, remove the tree located in the rear garden
    Pending
  • CA/26/01467
    Replacement windows from timber to uPVC to front and side elevations.
    Pending
  • CA/26/01734
    Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to rear fenestration.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership52.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining103 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-02-15
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,188
Population Density4,459 /km²
Owner Occupied23%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 81%65+ 6%

Schools Nearby

  • St Peter's Methodist Primary School
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Haven Nook
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • The Canterbury Academy
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The King's School Canterbury
    0.5 mi
    Inspected by ISI

4 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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