Russell Drive - CT5 2RQ
Key Postcode Insights
CT5 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 810th largest and 151st most expensive of the 942 postcodes in the CT5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 33 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,568
- 10 Year change
- up 21.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,474pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £407/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
CT5 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 810th largest and 151st most expensive of the 942 postcodes in the CT5 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 33 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,568
- 10 Year change
- up 21.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,474pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £407/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin CT5 2RQ
- 60 Russell Drive
Unknown
- 62 Russell Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 64 Russell Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 66 Russell Drive
Unknown
- 68 Russell Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in CT5 2RQ sold for £325,000 on 13th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 3.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £296,568.
The CT5 2RQ Sales Market has increased by 21.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.3% | £296,568 |
| June 2025 | -2.1% | £306,680 |
| June 2024 | -3.5% | £313,128 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £324,533 |
| June 2022 | 11.6% | £329,282 |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £295,029 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £274,837 |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £270,820 |
| June 2018 | 2.7% | £267,401 |
| June 2017 | 6.8% | £260,419 |
| June 2016 | 12.4% | £243,891 |
| June 2015 | 11% | £217,007 |
| June 2014 | 11.1% | £195,567 |
| June 2013 | 3.8% | £175,970 |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £169,492 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £167,414 |
| June 2010 | 12.1% | £169,206 |
| June 2009 | -10.9% | £150,950 |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £169,443 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £167,103 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,474.
The CT5 2RQ Rental Market has increased by 49.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.2% | £1,474pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,443pcm |
| June 2024 | 3% | £1,382pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.3% | £1,342pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.9% | £1,263pcm |
| June 2021 | 10.9% | £1,150pcm |
| June 2020 | -1.3% | £1,036pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.2% | £1,052pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.6% | £1,020pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.6% | £984pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £924pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £866pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £838pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £824pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £808pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.8% | £802pcm |
| June 2009 | -5% | £750pcm |
| June 2008 | 6.8% | £790pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £740pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 13th August 2025 for £325,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 3.1%. The postcode has had a total of 50 sales since 1995.
CT5 2RQ has seen 6 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£325,000 | 3 Bed House87, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ87, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ
- Sold Jan 2025£305,000 | 3 Bed House70, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ70, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ
- Sold Jul 2024£315,000 | 3 Bed House73, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ73, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ
- Sold Oct 2023£315,000 | 3 Bed House84, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ84, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ
- Sold Sep 2023£370,000 | 3 Bed House83, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ83, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RQ
Nearby Postcodes
CT5 2RQ is the 810th largest and the 151st most expensive postcode out of the 942 postcodes in the CT5 area.
- CT5 2RD, Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, CT5CT5 2RD40 Addresses|92 m away
- CT5 2SE, St. Johns Road, Whitstable, CT5CT5 2SE15 Addresses|95 m away
- CT5 2RN, St. Johns Road, Whitstable, CT5CT5 2RN9 Addresses|108 m away
- CT5 2RG, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5CT5 2RG22 Addresses|124 m away
- CT5 2RE, Woodman Avenue, Whitstable, CT5CT5 2RE9 Addresses|125 m away
Property Types
- 22 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (22)
- early-century house (6)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 28 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (18)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2023£525,000 | 3 Bed House46, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RG46, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RG
- Sold Oct 2022£450,000 | 3 Bed House44, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RG44, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RG
- Sold Mar 2023£417,500 | 3 Bed House34, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RF34, Russell Drive, Whitstable, CT5 2RF
Schools Nearby
- Swalecliffe Community Primary School1.1 km away
- Thornden Wood Primary School2.1 km away
- Hampton Primary School2.2 km away
- Herne Bay High School2.7 km away
- The Whitstable School2.8 km away
- Orion Spires7.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to CT5 2RQ is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, which is 500 metres away.
- Chestfield & Swalecliffe|500 m away
- Whitstable|2.9 km away
- Herne Bay|3.1 km away
- Sturry|7.7 km away
