98A Risborough Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3LJ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 517 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £319,436 , which equates to approximately £618 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Jan 2006 for £157,000. Since then, the value has increased by £162,436, representing a 103.5% increase, or approximately 5.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £319,436 is:

  • 14.8% higher than the average property price on Risborough Lane
  • 5.7% higher than the average in the CT20 3LJ postcode area
  • and 4.5% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 7 March 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
517 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£319,436
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£618
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

98A Risborough Lane, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 3LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Mar 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 2 Oct 2019, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 16.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 3LJ

5 th / 12
Price Rank
6% higher than average
11 th / 11
Size Rank
43% smaller than average
1 st / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
86% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 3LJ , this flat's estimated value ranks 5th out of 12. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 11 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 11th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£319,436
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+103 %
26 Jan 2006
£157,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £156,000
sale date: 26 Jan 2006
rooms: 7
size: 1302 sq ft
sale price: £121,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 19 Oct 2011
rooms: 5
size: 1087 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 16 Jul 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2023

Data Sources

The property at 98A Risborough Lane, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 3LJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Jan 2006. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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