Longfield, Folkestone
Longfield, Folkestone
Description & Estimates
Public records show Longfield, Folkestone to be a period freehold house with 2,561 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 2,705 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Longfield, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £880,882 and an estimated rental value of £3,558 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Canterbury Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 lies in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe, within the CT18 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Longfield, Folkestone has 31 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2016 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2016.
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 Longfield, Folkestone would be worth £924,926, with a potential rental value of £3,735 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £819,220, with a rental value of £3,309 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 Longfield, Folkestone has fallen by £54,952 (6.2%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £17 (0.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.8%.
Plot Size
Longfield, Folkestone occupies a 2,705 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 20 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 6th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Longfield, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 04 Apr 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has partial double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Longfield, Folkestone last changed hands on 16th September 2016, selling for £660,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 3 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 3.0% since September 2016.
- Sold Sep 2016£660,000
- Sold Oct 2010£595,000
- Sold Jun 2005£360,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 3.6 kilometres of Longfield, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, Lea Orchard, Canterbury Road, Canterbury, CT4 6XH, a freehold house, sold at £987,000 on the 4th March 2025.
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 Longfield, Folkestone as the 3rd largest and the 16th most expensive of the 80 addresses on Canterbury Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18.
Against the CT18 postcode district average, it is £497k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mLyminge Church of England Primary School
- 2.4kmElham Church of England Primary School
- 4.0kmStowting Church of England Primary School
- 6.0kmBrockhill Park Performing Arts College
- 6.3kmTurner Free School
- 7.0kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Sandling station is the nearest stop to Longfield, Folkestone at 5.1 kilometres away.
- 5.1kmSandling
- 5.7kmWestenhanger
- 7.0kmFolkestone West
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.
