Downsmead, Folkestone
Downsmead, Folkestone
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, Downsmead, Folkestone is a mid-century freehold house with 678 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 677 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for Downsmead, Folkestone is £422,257 and the estimated rental value is £1,855 per month.
Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 is located in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe within the CT18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Downsmead, Folkestone has a single entry in the Land Registry from July 2014 and a single entry in the EPC database dated January 2014.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If Downsmead, Folkestone is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £443,370 and a rental value of £1,948 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £392,699 and a rental value of £1,725 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of Downsmead, Folkestone has dropped by £18,316 (4.3%), while its estimated rental value has risen by £48 per month (2.6%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, Downsmead, Folkestone sits on a plot of 677 m2.
We have plot size data on 18 out of 18 other houses in the postcode and Downsmead, Folkestone sits on the 15th largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
Downsmead, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 16 Jan 2014.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, Downsmead, Folkestone was last sold on 11th July 2014 for £239,995 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since July 2014, the market for similar properties has risen by 67.1%.
- Sold Jul 2014£239,995
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to Downsmead, Folkestone within a radius of 3.8 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Waverley, Woodland Road, Folkestone, CT18 8EW, a freehold house which sold for £485,000 on the 6th September 2024.
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
Woodland Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 has a total of 85 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, Downsmead, Folkestone is the 78th largest and the 63rd most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £38k more expensive than the average property in CT18.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mLyminge Church of England Primary School
- 3.3kmElham Church of England Primary School
- 3.7kmStowting Church of England Primary School
- 5.2kmBrockhill Park Performing Arts College
- 6.2kmTurner Free School
- 6.9kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to Downsmead, Folkestone is Sandling station, which is 4.3 kilometres away.
- 4.3kmSandling
- 4.8kmWestenhanger
- 6.9kmFolkestone West
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
