Our Data Sources
12, Benson Lane, Folkestone has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in January 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
The condition of a property plays an important role in determining its value, with the degree of impact varying by property type, size and location.
For 12, Benson Lane, Folkestone, we estimate a market value of £228,422 and a rental value of £1,415 per month when presented in very good decorative order. Should the property require extensive cosmetic improvement, those figures would reduce to £202,317 and £1,253 per month respectively.
Plot Size
HM Land Registry records the plot of land for 12, Benson Lane, Folkestone as measuring 126 m2.
That makes it the 9th largest plot in the postcode, where 10 of the 21 other houses have recorded plot data.
Energy Efficiency
12, Benson Lane, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Apr 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
The most recent sale of 12, Benson Lane, Folkestone completed on 29th January 2021 at £195,000 and was recorded by HM Land Registry as a freehold house.
Since 1995 the property has sold 3 times.
Values of comparable properties have risen by 33.2% over the period since January 2021.
- Sold Jan 2021£195,000
- Sold Dec 2014£145,000
- Sold Jul 2004£119,950
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Over the past 2 years 3 properties similar to 12, Benson Lane, Folkestone have sold within a radius of 880 metres, per the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents.
The latest, on the 15th August 2025, was 13, Gillman Close, Folkestone, CT18 7NR, a freehold house which sold for £210,500.
Read more about house prices in CT18.
- Sold Aug 2025£210,500 | 3 Bed House13, Gillman Close, Folkestone, CT18 7NR13, Gillman Close, Folkestone, CT18 7NR
- Sold Jan 2025£225,000 | 3 Bed House17, Gillman Close, Folkestone, CT18 7NR17, Gillman Close, Folkestone, CT18 7NR
- Sold Aug 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House8, St. Lukes Walk, Folkestone, CT18 7EF8, St. Lukes Walk, Folkestone, CT18 7EF
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Of the 21 addresses on Benson Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18, 12, Benson Lane, Folkestone comes out as the 11th largest and the 14th most expensive in our analysis of the public data.
It is also £166k less expensive than the average property across the CT18 district.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mThe Churchill School
- 1.0kmHawkinge Primary School
- 2.5kmHarcourt Primary School
- 2.7kmTurner Free School
- 2.8kmFolkestone Academy
- 3.2kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
- 3.4kmFolkestone West
- 3.8kmFolkestone Central
- 6.6kmSandling
Available Internet Speeds
Broadband here reaches superfast speeds, based on recent Ofcom data.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
The flood risk here is rated very low, based on Environment Agency data.
