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Flat 3, Latchgate, Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DU

UPRN:50023504Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:52.019826+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T19:05:58.001885+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· 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· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
Flat 3, Latchgate, Castle Bay, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DU

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£299,000
£284k - £314kHigh
Estimate
£299k
Range
£284k – £314k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
6.82%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 3 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 65/100. Investment score 63/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (24/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
65/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
63/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
24/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
24/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 10Bike 53
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£299,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield6.82%
1y Growth+16.1%
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£330,000 (2020-09-17)
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideSignificant
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT20 3DU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1791/FH
    Work to tree subject to TPO No 16 of 2012 comprising T1 Yew fell to ground level.
    Pending
  • 26/1782/FH
    Proposed first-floor extension to enclose the existing balcony and provide additional internal floor space, together with associated external alterations.
    Pending
  • 26/1673/FH
    Works to trees subject to TPO No 04 of 1975 comprising of T1 Oak and G1 Conifers fell to ground level. T2 Oak crown reduction of 2 metres vertically and laterally. T3 Willow pollard to 5 metres.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-09-17
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density1,458 /km²
Owner Occupied70%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 66%65+ 21%
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Schools Nearby

  • Seabrook Church of England Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
    0.8 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Cheriton Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • The Folkestone School for Girls
    1.0 mi
    Good

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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