Flat 3, Latchgate Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DU is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £389,672 , which equates to approximately £489 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Sep 2020 for £330,000. Since then, the value has increased by £59,672, representing a 18.1% increase, or approximately 3.4% per year.

The current estimated value of £389,672 is:

  • 12.2% higher than the average property price on Castle Bay
  • 13.4% higher than the average in the CT20 3DU postcode area
  • and 28.8% higher 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 9 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£389,672
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£489
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 3, Latchgate Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, Folkestone And Hythe, Kent, CT20 3DU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 May 2016.

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 20 Jul 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • 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 good.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to fully triple glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully triple glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 18% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CT20 3DU

16 th / 43
Price Rank
13% higher than average
30 th / 33
Size Rank
15% smaller than average
5 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 3DU , this flat's estimated value ranks 16th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 33 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 30th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£389,672
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+18 %
17 Sep 2020
£330,000
Leasehold
+20 %
21 Oct 2016
£275,000
Leasehold
+27.9 %
11 Dec 2009
£215,000
Leasehold
+43.3 %
17 Sep 2003
£150,000
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: 818 sq ft
sale price: £232,500
sale date: 1 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 3, Latchgate Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Sep 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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