78 Holywell Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 6LD is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 603 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £118,601 , which equates to approximately £197 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 Apr 2012 for £70,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,601, representing a 69.4% increase, or approximately 5.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £118,601 is:

  • 40.1% lower than the average property price on Holywell Avenue
  • 32.5% lower than the average in the CT19 6LD postcode area
  • and 61.2% 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 2 October 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
603 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£118,601
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£197
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Holywell Avenue, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT19 6LD has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jan 2019.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Oct 2015, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from flat, no insulation (assumed) to flat, limited insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 57% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Flat, limited insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT19 6LD

12 th / 12
Price Rank
32% lower than average
6 th / 9
Size Rank
13% smaller than average
8 th / 9
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT19 6LD , this flat's estimated value ranks 12th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th 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 6th out of 9 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£118,601
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+69 %
5 Apr 2012
£70,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £157,500
sale date: 28 Jul 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 18 Aug 2020
rooms: 3
size: 646 sq ft
sale price: £50,000
sale date: 19 Sep 2002
rooms: 3
size: 527 sq ft
sale price: £40,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2001

Data Sources

The property at 78 Holywell Avenue, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT19 6LD appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 Apr 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jan 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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