3 Margaret Street, Folkestone, CT20 1LJ is a freehold terraced property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £197,915 , which equates to approximately £209 per square foot. It was last sold on 22 May 2013 for £105,000. Since then, the value has increased by £92,915, representing a 88.5% increase, or approximately 7.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £197,915 is:

  • 80.1% lower than the average property price on Margaret Street
  • 89.1% lower than the average in the CT20 1LJ postcode area
  • and 35.2% lower 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 5 February 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£197,915
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£209
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Margaret Street, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 1LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Feb 2025.

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 15 Feb 2013, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 11.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • 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
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 1LJ

9 th / 12
Price Rank
89% lower than average
5 th / 9
Size Rank
9% bigger than average
7 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
90% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 1LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 9 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 5th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£197,915
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+88 %
22 May 2013
£105,000
Leasehold
+1 %
17 Feb 2006
£104,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 5
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £99,250
sale date: 23 Mar 2012
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 23 Mar 2018
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £130,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2017
rooms: 6
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £8,511,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at 3 Margaret Street, Folkestone, CT20 1LJ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 22 May 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Feb 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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