5 Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DU is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 915 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £260,221 , which equates to approximately £284 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Nov 2014 for £172,500. Since then, the value has increased by £87,721, representing a 50.9% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,221 is:

  • 25.1% lower than the average property price on Castle Bay
  • 24.3% lower than the average in the CT20 3DU postcode area
  • and 14.0% 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 March 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£260,221
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£284
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 3DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Mar 2014.

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 18 Jan 2012, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 14.9%.

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 system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to CT20 3DU

40 th / 43
Price Rank
24% lower than average
10 th / 33
Size Rank
2% smaller than average
31 st / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
23% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 3DU , this flat's estimated value ranks 40th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 33 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 10th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£260,221
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+51 %
5 Nov 2014
£172,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £296,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 22 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £355,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 4 Jun 2021
rooms: 3
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 1 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 5 Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 3DU appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Nov 2014. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Mar 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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