Shearwater, Folkestone
Shearwater, Folkestone
Description & Estimates
Public records show Shearwater, Folkestone to be a mid-century freehold house with 2,152 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 579 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 5 bedrooms with a garden.
Shearwater, Folkestone has an estimated sale value of £868,845 and an estimated rental value of £3,273 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Helena Corniche, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 lies in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe, within the CT20 postal district.
Our Data Sources
Shearwater, Folkestone has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2026.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate Shearwater, Folkestone would be worth £912,288, with a potential rental value of £3,437 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £808,026, with a rental value of £3,044 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 Shearwater, Folkestone has decreased by £41,884 (4.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £21 (0.6%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.5%.
Plot Size
Shearwater, Folkestone occupies a 579 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 14 other houses in this postcode, 13 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Energy Efficiency
Shearwater, Folkestone has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 03 Mar 2026.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
Shearwater, Folkestone last changed hands on 29th April 2013, selling for £500,000. 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 23.0% since April 2013.
- Sold Apr 2013£500,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 1.0 kilometres of Shearwater, Folkestone across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 10, Temeraire Heights, Folkestone, CT20 3TL, a freehold house, sold at £1,025,000 on the 5th October 2022.
Read more about house prices in CT20.
•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 Shearwater, Folkestone as the 5th largest and the 4th most expensive of the 14 addresses on Helena Corniche, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20.
Against the CT20 postcode district average, it is £582k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mSeabrook Church of England Primary School
- 1.3kmFolkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
- 1.5kmCheriton Primary School
- 1.6kmThe Folkestone School for Girls
- 2.3kmTurner Free School
- 2.4kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
Folkestone West station is the nearest stop to Shearwater, Folkestone at 2.1 kilometres away.
- 2.1kmFolkestone West
- 3.0kmFolkestone Central
- 4.8kmSandling
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.
