The Old Forge, Dover
The Old Forge, Dover
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, The Old Forge, Dover is a modern freehold house with 1,302 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 3,699 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for The Old Forge, Dover is £631,667 and the estimated rental value is £1,885 per month.
The Street, Swingfield, Dover, CT15 is located in the borough of Folkestone and Hythe within the CT15 postal district.
Our Data Sources
The Old Forge, Dover has a single entry in the Land Registry from April 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated September 2019.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If The Old Forge, Dover is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £663,250 and a rental value of £1,979 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £587,450 and a rental value of £1,753 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of The Old Forge, Dover has declined by £29,262 (4.6%), while its estimated rental value has climbed by £33 per month (1.7%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, The Old Forge, Dover sits on a plot of 3,699 m2.
We have plot size data on 18 out of 19 other houses in the postcode and The Old Forge, Dover sits on the 3rd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
The Old Forge, Dover has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 02 Sep 2019.
The property is connected to mains gas and has some double glazing. It is heated using Boiler and underfloor heating, oil, Room heaters, wood logs.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, The Old Forge, Dover was last sold on 8th April 2021 for £600,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has only had this single sale since 1995.
Since April 2021, the market for similar properties has dropped by 4.1%.
- Sold Apr 2021£600,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to The Old Forge, Dover within a radius of 3.8 kilometres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is Corton, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EP, a freehold house which sold for £575,000 on the 14th May 2024.
Read more about house prices in CT15.
- Sold May 2024£575,000 | 4 Bed HouseCorton, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EPCorton, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, CT18 7EP
- Sold Oct 2022£650,000 | 4 Bed House3 The Paddocks, Densole Lane, Folkestone, CT18 7BL3 The Paddocks, Densole Lane, Folkestone, CT18 7BL
- Sold Jan 2017£8,500 | 4 Bed HouseThe Wicket, Hogbrook Hill Lane, Dover, CT15 7BUThe Wicket, Hogbrook Hill Lane, Dover, CT15 7BU
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
The Street, Swingfield, Dover, CT15 has a total of 19 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, The Old Forge, Dover is the 14th largest and the 9th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £244k more expensive than the average property in CT15.
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Schools Nearby
- 1.5kmSelsted Church of England Primary School
- 3.9kmHawkinge Primary School
- 4.1kmLydden Primary School
- 6.2kmFolkestone Academy
- 6.9kmTurner Free School
- 7.1kmThe Harvey Grammar School
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to The Old Forge, Dover is Shepherds Well station, which is 5.4 kilometres away.
- 5.4kmShepherds Well
- 5.8kmKearsney (Kent)
- 7.2kmFolkestone Central
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, there is poor internet coverage in this area which may result in poor or no internet connectivity.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Slow/none broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
