Flat 74, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR is a leasehold flat built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,302 square feet of living space and is situated on the 6th floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £324,858 , which equates to approximately £249 per square foot. It was last sold on 8 Dec 2015 for £227,500. Since then, the value has increased by £97,358, representing a 42.8% increase, or approximately 4.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £324,858 is:

  • 9.4% higher than the average property price on The Leas
  • 43.6% higher than the average in the CT20 2DR postcode area
  • and 6.3% 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 14 October 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1302 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
6th floor
Price (estimate)
£324,858
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£249
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Flat 74, 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 14 Oct 2013.

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 4 May 2011. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 7.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 42% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
System built, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 47% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to CT20 2DR

3 rd / 47
Price Rank
44% higher than average
3 rd / 30
Size Rank
36% bigger than average
10 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% higher than average

Compared to other properties in CT20 2DR , this flat's estimated value ranks 3rd out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 10th out of 30 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£324,858
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+43 %
8 Dec 2015
£227,500
Leasehold
+80.6 %
9 Jul 2013
£126,000
Leasehold
+23.5 %
11 Aug 2000
£102,000
Leasehold
+2.5 %
1 Sep 1997
£99,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 1141 sq ft
sale price: £199,500
sale date: 21 Nov 2005
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £136,000
sale date: 13 Dec 2002
rooms: 4
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 2 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £380,000
sale date: 30 Aug 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 23 Jan 2023

Data Sources

The property at Flat 74, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 8 Dec 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Oct 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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