Flat 5, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU is a leasehold flat built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,109 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £156,367 , which equates to approximately £141 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Dec 2010 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £61,367, representing a 64.6% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £156,367 is:

  • 30.4% lower than the average property price on Grimston Gardens
  • 43.8% lower than the average in the CT20 2PU postcode area
  • and 48.8% lower than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 27 April 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1109 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£156,367
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£141
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 5, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2PU has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Apr 2022.

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 fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Feb 2011, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 42.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very poor to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2PU

23 rd / 33
Price Rank
44% lower than average
10 th / 29
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
24 th / 29
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2PU , this flat's estimated value ranks 23th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 24th out of 29 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 10th out of 29 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£156,367
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+65 %
17 Dec 2010
£95,000
Leasehold
+100 %
29 Jan 1999
£47,500
Leasehold
+30.1 %
4 Feb 1998
£36,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1195 sq ft
sale price: £215,000
sale date: 14 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 1163 sq ft
sale price: £235,000
sale date: 23 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2023
rooms: 3
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £220,000
sale date: 30 Jun 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 5, 23 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Dec 2010. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 27 Apr 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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