Flat 4, 38 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,249 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £235,744 , which equates to approximately £189 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Nov 2014 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,744, representing a 52.1% increase, or approximately 4.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £235,744 is:

  • 2.0% higher than the average property price on Bouverie Road West
  • 44.4% higher than the average in the CT20 2RU postcode area
  • and 22.9% 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 12 June 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1249 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£235,744
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£189
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 38 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2RU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Jun 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 8 Sep 2014, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 39.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The wall energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, with the construction or insulation remaining solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed).
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to single glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Single glazed
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2RU

6 th / 40
Price Rank
44% higher than average
2 nd / 14
Size Rank
103% bigger than average
12 th / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
29% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2RU , this flat's estimated value ranks 6th out of 40. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 12th out of 14 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 2nd out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£235,744
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+52 %
17 Nov 2014
£155,000
Leasehold
+112.3 %
12 Jun 2002
£73,000
Leasehold
+58.7 %
15 Nov 1996
£46,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £238,000
sale date: 29 Jan 2021
rooms: 4
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £133,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2014
rooms: 5
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2021
rooms: 5
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 20 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 38 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Nov 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Jun 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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