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8 Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD

UPRN:44018756Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (60)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:48:10.071001+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:43:55.919732+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T02:37:19.861486+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-08T08:34:03.200310+00:00)
8 Vale Drive, Chatham, ME5 9XD

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£172,000
£164k - £181kHigh
Estimate
£172k
Range
£164k – £181k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
6.98%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Vale Drive earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 61/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (52/100). 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.

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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
14/ 100
Low
Walkability
52/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 52
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£172,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield6.98%
1y Growth-12.0%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£39,995 (1999-06-18)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0ME5 9XD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/1984
    Construction of a single storey side extension - Demolition of existing garage
    Pending
  • MC/26/1949
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for a garage conversion, alteration to windows, insertion of rear dormer, rooflights and alterations to fenestration.
    Approved
  • MC/26/1830
    Installation of bi-folding doors to front along with the addition of a log burner with external flue
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change1999-06-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density-
Owner Occupied80%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 61%65+ 20%
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Schools Nearby

  • Horsted Infant School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Horsted Infant School (URN 118442) on 10 Oct 2023

  • Horsted Junior School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Horsted Junior School (URN 118477) on 13 Sep 2023

  • Walderslade School
    0.7 mi

    Inspected as Walderslade School (URN 137630) on 22 Feb 2023

  • Oaklands School
    0.7 mi
    Good

1 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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