Skip to property details

18 Elm Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6ER

UPRN:44036627Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d 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· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
18 Elm Avenue, Chatham, ME4 6ER

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£308,000
£293k - £324kHigh
Estimate
£308k
Range
£293k – £324k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,400
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,400
Yield
5.45%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

18 Elm Avenue earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is good (71/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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 covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
Continue reading
HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
69/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 28Bike 43
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£308,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,400
Gross Yield5.45%
1y Growth-12.1%
3y Growth-2.7%
5y Growth-0.4%
10y Growth+3.1%
Last Sold Price-
View Market Details

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningSignificant
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
View Full Risk Report

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0ME4 6ER
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2068
    Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to residential institution (Class C2) together with use of the existing outdoor building as a sensory space
    Pending
  • TPA/26/2062
    T1, T2 - Fell/dead trees and G1, G2, G3, G4 - Fell/remove all group members. Works required to address physiological and structural concerns highlighted in accompanying arboricultural consultant letter. Request to waive any replant requirement as trees along the top edge of the boundary wall are not suitable and wider tree establishment on the site is achieved through woodland management and the protection and encouragement of natural regeneration.
    Pending
  • MC/26/2015
    Conversion of existing garage into a one bedroom bungalow
    Pending
View Planning Timeline

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership62.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
View Ownership Details

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
12 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
View Connectivity Map

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density8,627 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 20%16-64 65%65+ 15%
View Area Profile

Schools Nearby

  • Balfour Infant School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Balfour Junior School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Holcombe Grammar School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Blue Skies School
    0.3 mi
    Good

2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

View All Schools

Comparables

View All
  • 15 Elm Avenue
    -
    £399k
    -
  • 42 Elm Avenue
    -
    £275k
    -
  • 58 Elm Avenue
    -
    £410k
    -
  • 31 Elm Avenue
    -
    £277k
    -