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9 Birch Drive, Chatham, ME5 8YU

UPRN:200003676672Mid Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (63)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-05T04:00:03.410226+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:32:12.263740+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
9 Birch Drive, Chatham, ME5 8YU

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£312,000
£296k - £328kHigh
Estimate
£312k
Range
£296k – £328k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
6.35%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

9 Birch Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (28/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket 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
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
28/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 39
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£312,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield6.35%
1y Growth-6.0%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£300,000 (2026-02-19)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0ME5 8YU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • TPA/26/1989
    T3 - Oak tree - Prune back the small branches growing towards and overhanging the pathway below 2.5 metres, to provide clearance for pathway users. No other pruning is proposed. Remove dead and damaged branches
    Pending
  • MC/26/1928
    Application for a Lawful development Certificate (proposed) for construction of single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflight to the front
    Rejected
  • 26/503805/FULL
    Proposed extension of mezzanine and additional window openings.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2026-02-19
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£34,151
Population Density2,041 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 67%65+ 12%
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Schools Nearby

  • Swingate Primary School
    0.3 mi

    Inspected as Swingate Primary School (URN 118509) on 2 May 2024

  • St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
    0.6 mi

    Inspected as St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (URN 118780) on 1 May 2019

  • Lordswood School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
    1.2 mi
    Good

3 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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