Flat 47, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU is a leasehold flat built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,292 square feet of living space and is situated on the 4th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £355,246 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Jul 2014 for £229,950. Since then, the value has increased by £125,296, representing a 54.5% increase, or approximately 4.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £355,246 is:

  • 19.7% higher than the average property price on The Leas
  • 13.5% higher than the average in the CT20 2LU postcode area
  • and 16.3% 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 12 February 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1292 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
4th floor
Price (estimate)
£355,246
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 47, 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 12 Feb 2018.

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 2 Mar 2011, and the property received the same rating of C with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 70.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), improving energy efficiency from very poor to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Full secondary glazing
Good
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CT20 2LU

20 th / 52
Price Rank
13% higher than average
14 th / 31
Size Rank
11% bigger than average
13 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2LU , this flat's estimated value ranks 20th out of 52. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 13th out of 31 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 31 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£355,246
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+54 %
17 Jul 2014
£229,950
Leasehold
+112.9 %
30 Nov 2000
£108,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1109 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 20 Oct 2022
rooms: 3
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 7 Mar 2022
rooms: 4
size: 1216 sq ft
sale price: £500,000
sale date: 22 Jan 2021

Data Sources

The property at Flat 47, The Metropole The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LU appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Jul 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Feb 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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