Limuru, Folkestone
Limuru, Folkestone
Description & Estimates
Public records show Limuru, Folkestone to be a period freehold house with 1,290 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 1,687 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Limuru, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £515,246 and an estimated rental value of £2,067 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Cowgate Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 lies in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe, within the CT18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Limuru, Folkestone has a single entry in the Land Registry from March 2011 and a single entry in the EPC database dated November 2010.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 1 out of 5 and is considered of low accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Limuru, Folkestone would be worth £541,008, with a potential rental value of £2,171 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £479,178, with a rental value of £1,922 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 Limuru, Folkestone has moved down by £25,992 (5.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has increased by £35 (1.7%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.8%.
Plot Size
Limuru, Folkestone occupies a 1,687 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 17 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Limuru, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of F. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Nov 2010.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, oil.
Sold Prices
Limuru, Folkestone last changed hands on 29th March 2011, selling for £307,500. 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 74.1% since March 2011.
- Sold Mar 2011£307,500
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.4 kilometres of Limuru, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 50, Webster Way, Folkestone, CT18 7PZ, a freehold house, sold at £540,000 on the 6th 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 Limuru, Folkestone as the 7th largest and the 5th most expensive of the 17 addresses on Cowgate Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18.
Against the CT18 postcode district average, it is £131k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 900mHawkinge Primary School
- 1.4kmThe Churchill School
- 3.0kmCapel-le-Ferne Primary School
- 3.2kmFolkestone Academy
- 3.9kmTurner Free School
- 4.1kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone Central station is the nearest stop to Limuru, Folkestone at 4.2 kilometres away.
- 4.2kmFolkestone Central
- 4.3kmFolkestone West
- 7.4kmKearsney (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.
