Kings Cottage, Folkestone
Kings Cottage, Folkestone
Description & Estimates
Public records show Kings Cottage, Folkestone to be a period freehold house with 861 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 120 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Kings Cottage, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £345,826 and an estimated rental value of £1,490 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Wilberforce Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 lies in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe, within the CT20 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Kings Cottage, Folkestone has a single entry in the Land Registry from May 2019 and a single entry in the EPC database dated August 2017.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 4 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Kings Cottage, Folkestone would be worth £363,117, with a potential rental value of £1,565 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £321,618, with a rental value of £1,386 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 Kings Cottage, Folkestone has dropped by £9,930 (2.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has risen by £36 (2.4%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 5.2%.
Plot Size
Kings Cottage, Folkestone occupies a 120 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 18 other houses in this postcode, 16 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 12th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Kings Cottage, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 22 Aug 2017.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Kings Cottage, Folkestone last changed hands on 24th May 2019, selling for £345,000. 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 12.8% since May 2019.
- Sold May 2019£345,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 910 metres of Kings Cottage, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 131, Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, CT20 3BZ, a freehold house, sold at £565,000 on the 11th December 2023.
Read more about house prices in CT20.
- Sold Dec 2023£565,000 | 3 Bed HouseSandgate High Street131, Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, CT20 3BZ
- Sold Jan 2013£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseWilberforce Road2 Rose Cottages, Wilberforce Road, Folkestone, CT20 3HX
- Sold Feb 2010£160,000 | 3 Bed HouseWilberforce RoadKirby Cottage, Wilberforce Road, Folkestone, CT20 3ED
•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 Kings Cottage, Folkestone as the 24th largest and the 23rd most expensive of the 35 addresses on Wilberforce Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20.
Against the CT20 postcode district average, it is £59k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.0kmSandgate Primary School
- 1.5kmSeabrook Church of England Primary School
- 1.6kmAll Soul's Church of England Primary School
- 800mThe Folkestone School for Girls
- 1.8kmThe Harvey Grammar School
- 1.9kmTurner Free School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone West station is the nearest stop to Kings Cottage, Folkestone at 1.5 kilometres away.
- 1.5kmFolkestone West
- 2.2kmFolkestone Central
- 5.6kmSandling
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.
