1, The Firs
1, The Firs
Description & Estimates
Public records show 1, The Firs, Canterbury to be a mid-century freehold house with 710 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 255 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
1, The Firs, Canterbury has an estimated sale value of £237,890 and an estimated rental value of £1,081 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The Firs, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3 lies in the borough of Canterbury, within the CT3 postal district.
Our Data Sources
1, The Firs, Canterbury has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in June 2015 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 1, The Firs, Canterbury would be worth £249,785, with a potential rental value of £1,135 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £221,238, with a rental value of £1,005 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 1, The Firs, Canterbury has fallen by £8,493 (3.6%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £22 (2.0%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.5%.
Plot Size
1, The Firs, Canterbury occupies a 255 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 12 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 3rd largest.
Energy Efficiency
1, The Firs, Canterbury has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of C. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Apr 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
1, The Firs, Canterbury last changed hands on 3rd June 2015, selling for £125,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 58.7% since June 2015.
- Sold Jun 2015£125,000
- Sold Jan 2004£113,500
- Sold Jul 1997£38,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.5 kilometres of 1, The Firs, Canterbury across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 4, The Poplars, Canterbury, CT3 4EZ, a freehold house, sold at £260,000 on the 31st March 2025.
Read more about house prices in CT3.
- Sold Mar 2025£260,000 | 3 Bed House4, The Poplars, Canterbury, CT3 4EZ4, The Poplars, Canterbury, CT3 4EZ
- Sold Oct 2021£170,000 | 3 Bed House1, The Elms, Canterbury, CT3 4HP1, The Elms, Canterbury, CT3 4HP
- Sold Jul 2017£235,000 | 3 Bed House67, The Avenue, Canterbury, CT3 4HR67, The Avenue, Canterbury, CT3 4HR
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 1, The Firs, Canterbury as the 13th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 22 addresses on The Firs, Hersden, Canterbury, CT3.
Against the CT3 postcode district average, it is £123k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mWater Meadows Primary School
- 2.4kmHoath Primary School
- 2.5kmSturry Church of England Primary School
- 800mOrion Spires
- 6.2kmBarton Manor School
- 6.2kmHerne Bay High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Sturry station is the nearest stop to 1, The Firs, Canterbury at 3.0 kilometres away.
- 3.0kmSturry
- 6.1kmBekesbourne
- 6.3kmHerne Bay
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
