55, Capel Street
55, Capel Street
Description & Estimates
The public record describes 55, Capel Street, Folkestone as an early-century house with 613 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 237 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 2 bedrooms with a garden.
55, Capel Street, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £249,237 and an estimated rental value of £1,463 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
55, Capel Street, Folkestone has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2025.
We combine this information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 55, Capel Street, Folkestone would be worth £261,699, with a potential rental value of £1,537 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £231,790, with a rental value of £1,361 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 55, Capel Street, Folkestone has fallen by £10,204 (4.1%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £40 (2.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.0%.
Plot Size
55, Capel Street, Folkestone occupies a 237 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 35 other houses in this postcode, 34 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 26th largest.
Energy Efficiency
55, Capel Street, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 10 Apr 2025.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
55, Capel Street, Folkestone last changed hands on 20th June 2003, selling for £126,500. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
- Sold Jun 2003£126,500
- Sold May 2001£85,000
- Sold Oct 1997£52,750
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 2.1 kilometres of 55, Capel Street, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 56A, Capel Street, Folkestone, CT18 7LY, a freehold house, sold at £260,000 on the 13th March 2026.
Read more about house prices in CT18.
•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 55, Capel Street, Folkestone as the 150th largest and the 153rd most expensive of the 156 addresses on Capel Street, Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18.
Against the CT18 postcode district average, it is £135k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 300mCapel-le-Ferne Primary School
- 2.0kmMartello Primary
- 2.3kmFolkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
- 3.3kmFolkestone Academy
- 4.2kmThe Harvey Grammar School
- 4.6kmTurner Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone Central station is the nearest stop to 55, Capel Street, Folkestone at 3.7 kilometres away.
- 3.7kmFolkestone Central
- 4.5kmFolkestone West
- 6.6kmKearsney (Kent)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
