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1 Whitcombe Close, Chatham, ME5 8RL

UPRN:44057396Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (73)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-19T13:52:17.943725+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T13:48:10.071001+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:16.646308+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 (2026-06-08T08:26:03.868855+00:00)
1 Whitcombe Close, Chatham, ME5 8RL

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£352,000
£334k - £369kHigh
Estimate
£352k
Range
£334k – £369k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,650
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,650
Yield
5.62%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Whitcombe Close earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 69/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (63/100). 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
69/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
7/ 100
Low
Walkability
63/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 14Bike 60
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£352,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,650
Gross Yield5.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.4%
5y Growth+2.5%
10y Growth+3.3%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0ME5 8RL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • MC/26/2066
    Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission MC/20/0347 for the removal of footpath in the open space to avoid amenity concerns
    Pending
  • MC/26/2049
    Roof alterations to increase the ridge height of the main roof together with the construction of a first floor side extension and single storey rear extension along with the conversion of garage into habitable room
    Pending
  • 26/504025/ADJ
    Adjoining authority consultation from Medway Council to Maidstone Council: Details pursuant to condition 15 (CEMP: Biodiversity) and condition 20 (Construction Method Statement) on planning permission MC/18/0556 for Outline application with some matters reserved (appearance, landscaping, layout, scale) for construction of up to 450 market and affordable dwellings with associated access, estate roads and residential open space
    Pending
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Ownership

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

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,857
Population Density-
Owner Occupied92%
Age Distribution
0-15 18%16-64 56%65+ 26%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lordswood School
    0.2 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Swingate Primary School
    0.5 mi

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

  • Walderslade Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving

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

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Comparables

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