158C Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LH is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,324 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £268,260 , which equates to approximately £203 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Feb 2021 for £239,000. Since then, the value has increased by £29,260, representing a 12.2% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,260 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Sandgate Road
  • 9.8% lower than the average in the CT20 2LH postcode area
  • and 12.2% lower than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 November 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1324 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£268,260
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£203
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

158C Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2LH has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Nov 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Aug 2014, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 32.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CT20 2LH

8 th / 10
Price Rank
10% lower than average
3 rd / 6
Size Rank
0% same size than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2LH , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 6 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£268,260
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+12 %
12 Feb 2021
£239,000
Leasehold
+54.2 %
14 Jan 2016
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1152 sq ft
sale price: £352,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £470,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 5
size: 1281 sq ft
sale price: £274,873
sale date: 7 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1335 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 7 Sep 2021

Data Sources

The property at 158C Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LH appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Feb 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Nov 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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