161, Capel Street
161, Capel Street
Description & Estimates
The public record lists 161, Capel Street, Folkestone as a freehold house sitting on a 3,590 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a modern house with 1,671 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms.
161, Capel Street, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £425,055 and an estimated rental value of £2,296 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Capel Street, Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 lies in the borough of Dover, within the CT18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
161, Capel Street, Folkestone has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2009 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 161, Capel Street, Folkestone would be worth £446,308, with a potential rental value of £2,411 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £395,301, with a rental value of £2,135 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 161, Capel Street, Folkestone has dropped by £21,443 (5.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £39 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 6.5%.
Plot Size
161, Capel Street, Folkestone occupies a 3,590 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 13 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 2nd largest.
Sold Prices
161, Capel Street, Folkestone last changed hands on 17th April 2009, selling for £246,657. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 95.0% since April 2009.
- Sold Apr 2009£246,657
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.8 kilometres of 161, Capel Street, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Daris, Winehouse Lane, Folkestone, CT18 7JE, a freehold house, sold at £420,000 on the 15th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in CT18.
- Sold May 2025£420,000 | 4 Bed HouseDaris, Winehouse Lane, Folkestone, CT18 7JEDaris, Winehouse Lane, Folkestone, CT18 7JE
- Sold Aug 2024£490,000 | 4 Bed House147, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HA147, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HA
- Sold Sep 2015£350,000 | 4 Bed House131-133, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HA131-133, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7HA
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 161, Capel Street, Folkestone as the 15th largest and the 34th most expensive of the 156 addresses on Capel Street, Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18.
Against the CT18 postcode district average, it is £41k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 500mCapel-le-Ferne Primary School
- 2.7kmMartello Primary
- 3.1kmCastle Hill Community Primary School
- 3.8kmFolkestone Academy
- 4.9kmThe Harvey Grammar School
- 5.1kmTurner Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone Central station is the nearest stop to 161, Capel Street, Folkestone at 4.4 kilometres away.
- 4.4kmFolkestone Central
- 5.1kmFolkestone West
- 5.9kmKearsney (Kent)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show poor internet coverage in this area, which may mean weak or no connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
