Flat 42, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £146,810 , which equates to approximately £198 per square foot. It was last sold on 20 Apr 2022 for £151,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £4,190, representing a 2.8% decrease, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £146,810 is:

  • 50.5% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 35.1% lower than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 52.0% lower than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 January 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£146,810
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£198
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 42, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Jan 2021.

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 31 Jan 2013, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 10.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from system built, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2DR

22 nd / 47
Price Rank
35% lower than average
15 th / 30
Size Rank
22% smaller than average
9 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 30 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 15th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£146,810
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-3 %
20 Apr 2022
£151,000
Leasehold
+20.8 %
13 Feb 2015
£125,000
Leasehold
+38.9 %
2 Aug 2001
£89,995
Leasehold
+76.5 %
26 Sep 1997
£51,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 May 2021
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 19 Nov 2019
rooms: 3
size: 675 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 42, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 20 Apr 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Jan 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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