Flat 51, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,001 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £260,433 , which equates to approximately £260 per square foot. It was last sold on 6 Dec 2016 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £50,433, representing a 24.0% increase, or approximately 2.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £260,433 is:

  • 9.1% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 15.7% higher than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 13.0% 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 21 April 2026, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1001 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£260,433
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£260
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 51, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 21 Apr 2026.

This property uses electric room 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 17 Apr 2015, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 17.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to CT20 2DR

10 th / 48
Price Rank
16% higher than average
7 th / 31
Size Rank
5% bigger than average
10 th / 31
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£260,433
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+24 %
6 Dec 2016
£210,000
Leasehold
+195.8 %
8 Nov 1996
£71,000
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth Low
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 856 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 13 Jul 2015
rooms: 3
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2014
rooms: 3
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 21 May 2010
rooms: 3
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £199,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2005
rooms: 3
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £327,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2026

Data Sources

The property at Flat 51, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 6 Dec 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 21 Apr 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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