Flat 56, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 732 square feet of living space and is situated on the 5th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £208,304 , which equates to approximately £285 per square foot. It was last sold on 15 Feb 2016 for £148,000. Since then, the value has increased by £60,304, representing a 40.7% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £208,304 is:

  • 29.8% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 7.9% lower than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 31.8% lower than the average price for Folkestone as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 31 January 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in CT20 2DR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
732 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
5th floor
Price (estimate)
£208,304
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£285
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 56, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 31 Jan 2025.

This property uses electric room heaters as its main heating source. A standard tariff electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 15 May 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of F reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 53.2%.

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 very poor.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, standard tariff, with its energy efficiency changing from average to very poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to system built, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 20% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, standard tariff
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to CT20 2DR

35 th / 47
Price Rank
8% lower than average
17 th / 30
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
22 nd / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 35th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 22th out of 30 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 17th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£208,304
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+41 %
15 Feb 2016
£148,000
Leasehold
+4.2 %
12 Jul 2007
£142,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Flat 44, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2023
Flat 34, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2022
Flat 42, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
Flat 72, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £135,000
sale date: 27 May 2021
Flat 54, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £127,500
sale date: 19 Nov 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 56, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 15 Feb 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 31 Jan 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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