49 Downs Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PW is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,356 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £486,366 , which equates to approximately £359 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Aug 2025 for £475,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,366, representing a 2.4% increase, or approximately 7.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £486,366 is:

  • 26.2% higher than the average property price on Downs Road
  • 24.1% higher than the average in the CT19 5PW postcode area
  • and 60.7% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 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 13 August 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1356 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£486,366
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£359
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

49 Downs Road, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT19 5PW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Aug 2019.

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 triple glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Aug 2019, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 63% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT19 5PW

1 st / 25
Price Rank
24% higher than average
4 th / 19
Size Rank
18% bigger than average
1 st / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT19 5PW , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 19 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 4th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£486,366
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+2 %
15 Aug 2025
£475,000
Leasehold
+100 %
26 Aug 2011
£237,500
Leasehold
+13.6 %
20 Feb 2004
£209,000
Leasehold
+132.2 %
20 Jan 1995
£90,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1539 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 22 Aug 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £445,000
sale date: 15 Dec 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £201,000
sale date: 16 Apr 2007
rooms: 6
size: 1238 sq ft
sale price: £82,000
sale date: 25 Aug 1999

Data Sources

The property at 49 Downs Road, Folkestone, CT19 5PW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Aug 2025. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Aug 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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