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18 Birkhall Close, Chatham, ME5 7QD

UPRN:44046141Mid Terrace House2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (79)
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 (2026-07-10T09:10:39.772977+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 refresh
18 Birkhall Close, Chatham, ME5 7QD

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£287,000
£273k - £301kHigh
Estimate
£287k
Range
£273k – £301k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,500
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,500
Yield
6.27%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

18 Birkhall Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (52/100). 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)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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
52/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 58
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£287,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,500
Gross Yield6.27%
1y Growth+8.8%
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price£186,000 (2016-07-18)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0ME5 7QD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • TPA/26/2084
    T1 - Common Beech - Crown lift to approximately 12m (secondary crown level)
    Pending
  • MC/26/2055
    Neighbourhood consultation application for the construction of a single storey extension to rear. The details submitted are as follows: The extension will extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 8 m The maximum height of the proposed extension from the natural ground level is 2.9 m The height at eaves level of the proposed extension measured from the natural ground level is 2.8 m
    Pending
  • MC/26/2052
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for conversion of garage into habitable room with associated external alterations
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership75.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2016-07-18
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density4,561 /km²
Owner Occupied67%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 72%65+ 7%
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Schools Nearby

  • Maundene School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Bradfields Academy
    0.2 mi
    Outstanding
  • INSPIRE Free Special School
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Greenacre School
    0.2 mi

    Inspected as Greenacre School (URN 138046) on 21 Mar 2023

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

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Comparables

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