3 Gainsborough Close, Folkestone, CT19 5NB is a freehold terraced property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,453 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £388,816 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2025 for £385,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,816, representing a 1.0% increase, or approximately 1.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £388,816 is:

  • 7.0% lower than the average property price on Gainsborough Close
  • 4.2% lower than the average in the CT19 5NB postcode area
  • and 28.5% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 4 October 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1453 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£388,816
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Gainsborough Close, Folkestone, Folkestone And Hythe, Kent, CT19 5NB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 4 Oct 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Mar 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from warm air, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as from main system, no cylinder thermostat.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Roof room(s), limited insulation (assumed)
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT19 5NB

8 th / 12
Price Rank
4% lower than average
3 rd / 12
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
10 th / 12
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT19 5NB , this house's estimated value ranks 8th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 12 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 12 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£388,816
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
31 Mar 2025
£385,000
Leasehold
+133.3 %
26 Apr 2011
£165,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 25 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 19 Feb 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1356 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 28 Mar 2018
rooms: 6
size: 1389 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 20 May 2005

Data Sources

The property at 3 Gainsborough Close, Folkestone, CT19 5NB appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 4 Oct 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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