Flat 31, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 1,055 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £271,171 , which equates to approximately £257 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 May 2010 for £170,000. Since then, the value has increased by £101,171, representing a 59.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £271,171 is:

  • 8.6% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 19.8% higher than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 11.3% 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 19 November 2019, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
1055 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£271,171
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£257
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 31, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Nov 2019.

This property uses electric storage 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 6 Oct 2008, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to poor.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to CT20 2DR

8 th / 47
Price Rank
20% higher than average
6 th / 30
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
13 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
9% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 8th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 30 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£271,171
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+60 %
21 May 2010
£170,000
Leasehold
+134.5 %
31 Jan 1997
£72,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 980 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 6 Dec 2016
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2014
rooms: 3
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £199,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2005
rooms: 3
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £265,000
sale date: 14 Jun 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2023

Data Sources

The property at Flat 31, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 May 2010. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Nov 2019. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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