Flat 44, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,733 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £373,857 , which equates to approximately £216 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 May 2022 for £375,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £1,143, representing a 0.3% decrease, or approximately 0.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £373,857 is:

  • 26.0% higher than the average property price on The Leas
  • 19.4% higher than the average in the CT20 2LU postcode area
  • and 22.3% higher than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). 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 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1733 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£373,857
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£216
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 44, 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 Jan 2025.

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 have full secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 10 Jan 2025, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2LU

7 th / 52
Price Rank
19% higher than average
3 rd / 31
Size Rank
49% bigger than average
18 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2LU , this flat's estimated value ranks 7th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£373,857
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-0 %
13 May 2022
£375,000
Leasehold
+7.9 %
18 Jun 2019
£347,500
Leasehold
+2573.1 %
10 May 2017
£13,000
Leasehold
-95.4 %
3 Jan 2013
£285,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2020
rooms: 5
size: 1647 sq ft
sale price: £272,000
sale date: 23 Apr 2015
rooms: 3
size: 1711 sq ft
sale price: £184,500
sale date: 13 Dec 2013
rooms: 3
size: 1625 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 5 Oct 2012

Data Sources

The property at Flat 44, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 May 2022. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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