What kind of home is 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW last change hands?

5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW last sold for £185,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £86,000 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1998 and September 2005, 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW rose from £86,000 to £185,000, a change of £99,000. That works out to roughly +11.3% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. It has dropped from a C recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW use?

The latest EPC at 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW is in council tax band D.

Which area is 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW in?

5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW sits in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne. It falls within the ME9 postcode district in Kent.

Is 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

The closest primary school to 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW is Iwade School (341m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Helen Thompson Close, ME9 8DW is Helen Thompson Close, 96m away. The nearest rail option is Kemsley Rail Station, 1.5km away.

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5 Helen Thompson Close, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Helen Thompson Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

5 Helen Thompson Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Iwade, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne (ME9 8DW). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (May 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since September 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1998–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £359,000 sits 94.1% above the 2005 sale of £185,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromC70toD66

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Helen Thompson Close, Iwade, Sittingbourne, ME9 8DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Helen Thompson Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

23applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.3% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£185,000

Growth on file: 11.3% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2005Most recent
£185,000
+85.1%over 5 years
11 February 2000
£99,950
+16.2%over 1 year
30 July 1998
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in ME9 8DW: £315,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in ME9 8DW

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On the street

Versus other Helen Thompson Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Helen Thompson Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,403

Street avg £3,364

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sittingbourne district page.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Helen Thompson Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Iwade School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around ME9 8DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for ME9 8DW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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