5, Powell Cotton Drive
5, Powell Cotton Drive
Description & Estimates







Public records show 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington to be a mid-century freehold house with 839 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 101 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington has an estimated sale value of £211,058 and an estimated rental value of £1,059 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington, CT7 lies in the borough of Thanet, within the CT7 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in July 2018 and a single entry in the EPC database dated July 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington would be worth £221,611, with a potential rental value of £1,112 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £196,284, with a rental value of £985 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 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington has fallen by £7,174 (3.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £22 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.0%.
Plot Size
5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington occupies a 101 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 6 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 14 Jul 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington last changed hands on 9th July 2018, selling for £180,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 19.3% since July 2018.
- Sold Jul 2018£180,000
- Sold Jun 2012£125,000
- Sold Oct 2007£139,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 650 metres of 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 11, Yew Tree Gardens, Birchington, CT7 9AJ, a freehold house, sold at £260,000 on the 2nd December 2024.
Read more about house prices in CT7.
•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 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington as the 8th largest and the 8th most expensive of the 46 addresses on Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington, CT7.
Against the CT7 postcode district average, it is £122k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mBirchington Church of England Primary School
- 1.7kmSt Saviour's Church of England Junior School
- 1.7kmSt Crispin's Infant School
- 900mKing Ethelbert School
- 1.2kmUrsuline College
- 4.1kmHartsdown Academy
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Public Transport Nearby
Birchington-on-Sea station is the nearest stop to 5, Powell Cotton Drive, Birchington at 900 metres away.
- 900mBirchington-on-Sea
- 2.1kmWestgate-on-Sea
- 4.4kmMargate
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.

