Worst House on the Street Logo
Darwin Road, Welling, Kent - Image 1
Darwin Road, Welling, Kent - Image 2
Darwin Road, Welling, Kent - Image 3

Darwin Road, Welling, Kent

South East

£525,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is chain-free and located in the sought-after Scientist Estate in South Welling. The property requires modernisation throughout, presenting an excellent opportunity for buyers to transform it into their ideal family home. With generous living spaces, including a spacious lounge and kitchen, this home offers ample room for improvement and potential to extend, subject to planning permission. The layout includes three well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with gardens to both the front and rear. This property combines the charm of a traditional home with exciting prospects for future growth.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on the popular Scientist Estate in South Welling presents a canvas for renovation enthusiasts. While the property shows significant signs of wear and requires modernisation throughout, its asking price of £525,000 is relatively cheap compared to the local average sale price of £458,764. This suggests a modest opportunity for buyers willing to put in the work. The living areas, bedrooms, and even the kitchen and bathroom are all dated and in need of refurbishment, providing a clear path for value addition.

The property's generous size and potential for extension (subject to planning permission) offer exciting prospects for those looking to create a family home tailored to their taste. Although the overall condition may deter some buyers, those with a vision can see the possibilities here, especially in such a desirable location. The project scale is light to typical, with renovation costs estimated between £50,000 and £100,000, which aligns well with the potential for an enhanced living space in the future.

Key opportunities

  • Potential for extension (subject to planning permission)
  • Generous accommodation size allows for creative layout changes
  • Scope to modernise and personalise all living spaces

Key risks

  • Condition may deter some buyers due to extensive refurbishment needs

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

Darwin Road, Welling, Kent
Loading map...

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,983
Based on a loan of £393,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.