Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
May 2022 £560,000 7.7% 5.4%
Aug 1997 £88,500 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 5, Ocean Close.

Floorplan 5
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Internal area
76 square metres (818 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £7,368 per square metre (£685 per square foot) in May 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £6,803 per square metre (£632 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2022 £560,000 £7,368 £517,002 £6,803
Aug 1997 £88,500 £1,164 £457,441 £6,019

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 76 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 £517,002. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Birchington are now selling for between £3,220 and £4,540 per square metre (£299 and £421 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 76 m², this implies a valuation between £245,000 and £345,000. 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
3
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
746 square metres (8,030 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 5 Ocean Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 14/03/2022. It last appeared Sep 2022.
Photos:

There are 20 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in March 2022) for 5 Ocean Close.

Photos for 5 Ocean Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
February 2023 FH/TH/22/1324
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
5 Ocean Close BIRCHINGTON Kent
Description:
Erection of single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory, creation of roof terrace with external staircase to rear, erection of porch and alterations to fenestration
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 March 2022 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached Bungalow , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1967 to 1975
Area:
76 sqm (818 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, filled cavity. Roof: Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 Ocean Close 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 £517,002.
  • Based on an internal area of 76 m² and recent prices in Birchington, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £245,000 to £345,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Ocean Close last sold for £560,000 in May 2022.

HouseMetric shows 5 Ocean Close as 76 m² (818 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 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 15 March 2022. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

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

5 Ocean Close is in postcode CT7 9HX, in Birchington. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Ocean Close, CT7 9HX or analysis of the Birchington 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.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.