Flat 72, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 775 square feet of living space and is situated on the 7th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £146,987 , which equates to approximately £190 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 May 2021 for £135,000. Since then, the value has increased by £11,987, representing a 8.9% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £146,987 is:

  • 50.5% lower than the average property price on The Leas
  • 35.0% lower than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 51.9% lower 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 24 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
775 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
7th floor
Price (estimate)
£146,987
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£190
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 72, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, Shepway, Kent, CT20 2DR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric storage 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 19 Nov 2012, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 11.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
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

31 st / 47
Price Rank
35% lower than average
12 th / 30
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
18 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 31th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 30 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£146,987
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
27 May 2021
£135,000
Leasehold
+37.8 %
20 Dec 2013
£98,000
Leasehold
+21.7 %
7 Dec 2001
£80,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2023
rooms: 3
size: 678 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2022
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 20 Apr 2022
rooms: 3
size: 675 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 19 Jul 2019
rooms: 3
size: 670 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 May 2019

Data Sources

The property at Flat 72, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 27 May 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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