Flat 106, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU is a leasehold flat built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 1,227 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £224,378 , which equates to approximately £183 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jun 2015 for £150,500. Since then, the value has increased by £73,878, representing a 49.1% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £224,378 is:

  • 24.4% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 28.3% lower than the average in the CT20 2LU postcode area
  • and 26.6% 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 10 February 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
1227 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£224,378
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£183
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 106, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2LU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Feb 2023.

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 single glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 24 Jul 2009, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 24.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2LU

44 th / 52
Price Rank
28% lower than average
16 th / 31
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
31 st / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
32% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2LU , this flat's estimated value ranks 44th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 31th out of 31 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 16th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£224,378
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
12 Jun 2015
£150,500
Leasehold
+17.6 %
28 Sep 2005
£128,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £299,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 106, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Jun 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Feb 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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