5, Back Lane, CT1 2FX

5 Back Lane is a 77 m² / 829 sq ft flat in Canterbury. It sold for £135,000 in January 2012. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £214k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £237k to £344k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2012 £135,000 1.8% -1.2%
Jan 2009 New build New £128,000 na na
Internal area
77 square metres (829 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £1,753 per square metre (£163 per square foot) in Jan 2012. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,776 per square metre (£258 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2012 £135,000 £1,753 £213,747 £2,776
Jan 2009 £128,000 £1,662 £145,312 £1,887

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 77 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £213,747. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Canterbury are now selling for between £3,080 and £4,470 per square metre (£286 and £415 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 77 m², this implies a valuation between £237,000 and £344,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
2
Type
Flat
Council tax band
D
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 5 Back Lane. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 12/06/2023. It last appeared Aug 2023.
Photos:

There are 7 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in February 2011) for 5 Back Lane.

Photos for 5 Back Lane
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
EPC Inspections
Summary:
07 April 2018 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
3rd floor flat on the top floor in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 2007 to 2011
Area:
77 sqm (829 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Room heaters, electric.
Frequently asked questions

5 Back Lane is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £213,747.
  • Based on an internal area of 77 m² and recent prices in Canterbury, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £237,000 to £344,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Back Lane last sold for £135,000 in January 2012.

HouseMetric shows 5 Back Lane as 77 m² (829 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 07 April 2018. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Back Lane was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Back Lane is in postcode CT1 2FX, in Canterbury. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Back Lane, CT1 2FX or analysis of the Canterbury property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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