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53 Old Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HP

UPRN:100060916622Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band CEPC: D (67)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-06T13:18:23.636248+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T04:30:28.623214+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:49.445097+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 6mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-17T05:20:59.369742+00:00)
53 Old Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7HP

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
6 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£395,000
£355k - £434kMedium
Estimate
£395k
Range
£355k – £434k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,450
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,450
Yield
4.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

53 Old Dover Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (17/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
25/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 29
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£395,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,450
Gross Yield4.41%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.7%
5y Growth+0.1%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT18 7HP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00957
    Prior approval for the change of use from agricultural storage to Class B2 (general industrial).
    Pending
  • 26/00929
    Erection of a single storey side extension (existing garage and side extension to be demolished)
    Pending
  • CON/24/00257/E
    Discharge of condition 6 (pre-com archaeology) pursuant to application 24/00257 - Outline planning application for the erection of up to 90 dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure following demolition of existing dwelling; with all matters reserved except access.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership76.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
4 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,704
Population Density-
Owner Occupied86%
Age Distribution
0-15 11%16-64 52%65+ 37%
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Schools Nearby

  • Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Martello Primary
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
    1.3 mi
    Report card2025

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Castle Hill Community Primary School
    1.4 mi
    Good

0 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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