Flat 505, The Metropole
Flat 505, The Metropole
Description & Estimates
The public record describes Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone as a period apartment with 761 ft2 of internal area.
In this area, apartments of this size normally have 2 bedrooms.
Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £243,837 and an estimated rental value of £1,083 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
The apartment sits within The Metropole, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20.
The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 lies in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe, within the CT20 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone has no recent1 records in the the Land Registry and a single entry in the EPC database dated October 2008.
We combine this information with public data 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
In very good condition, we estimate Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone would be worth £256,029, with a potential rental value of £1,138 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £226,768, with a rental value of £1,008 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 Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone has moved down by £10,675 (4.4%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £23 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.3%.
Energy Efficiency
Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of G. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 23 Oct 2008.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Electric storage heaters.
Sold Prices
Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone last changed hands on 29th March 2004, selling for £112,500. The transaction was logged as a leasehold flat by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
- Sold Mar 2004£112,500
- Sold Nov 1997£45,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 560 metres of Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Flat E, 5, Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QE, a leasehold flat, sold at £247,500 on the 19th September 2025.
Read more about house prices in CT20.
- Sold Sep 2025£247,500 | 2 Bed Flat5, Grimston AvenueFlat E, 5, Grimston Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QE
- Sold Dec 2024£261,000 | 2 Bed FlatJames Court, Dixwell RoadFlat 16, James Court, Dixwell Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LG
- Sold Mar 2021£90,000 | 2 Bed FlatThe Grand, The LeasMarlow Suite, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2LR
•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 Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone as the 158th largest and the 153rd most expensive of the 227 addresses on The Leas, Folkestone, CT20.
Against the CT20 postcode district average, it is £43k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mSandgate Primary School
- 1.2kmChrist Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
- 1.5kmSt Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
- 800mThe Folkestone School for Girls
- 1.3kmThe Harvey Grammar School
- 2.0kmTurner Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone Central station is the nearest stop to Flat 505, The Metropole, Folkestone at 1.0 kilometres away.
- 1.0kmFolkestone Central
- 1.2kmFolkestone West
- 6.9kmSandling
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.
