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Lingula, Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BX

UPRN:50020401Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 1930-1949
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: C (71)
Data freshness:Listing· 8mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 8mo ago (2026-03-23T08:38:43.027431+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:48:26.767294+00:00)EPC· freshEPC: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T06:27:35.394115+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· 4mo agoSchools: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-07T09:14:45.605452+00:00)Amenities· 1mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Lingula, Westfield Lane, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8BX

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£472,000
£448k - £495kHigh
Estimate
£472k
Range
£448k – £495k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
3.94%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Lingula earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 63/100. 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. Tenure is freehold. 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 company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
63/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
21/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
17/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 5Bike 26
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£472,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield3.94%
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
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonModerate
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT18 8BX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1688/FH/CON
    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 4 (bat mitigation strategy), 5 (biodiversity enhancement ) & 6 (archaeological report) of planning permission 24/1147/FH.
    Pending
  • 26/1662/FH/CON
    Approval of details pursuant to conditions 3 (joinery details), 6 (materials), 8 (ragstone and pointing technique), 10 (fireplace restoration), 11 (staircase) of listed building consent 24/0606/FH.
    Pending
  • 26/1495/FH
    Single storey side/rear extension with roof terrace and external staircase, with an additional single storey rear extension, barn‑hip‑to‑gable roof alteration, porch canopy and raised rear patio. Erection of detached workshop and garage with associated parking area. Replacement and extension of existing steps and path to front of site.
    Pending
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Ownership

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

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density-
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 54%65+ 32%
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Schools Nearby

  • Lyminge Church of England Primary School
    1.1 mi
    Good
  • Saltwood CofE Primary School
    2.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
    2.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
    2.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

4 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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