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Flat 2, West Lawn, Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3EA

UPRN:50023535Converted Flat1 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:52.019826+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· 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 refresh
Flat 2, West Lawn, Sandgate Esplanade, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3EA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£188,000
£179k - £197kHigh
Estimate
£188k
Range
£179k – £197k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,050
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,050
Yield
6.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 2 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 67/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (34/100). 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.

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HP Score
67/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
24/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
34/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 8Bike 49
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£188,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,050
Gross Yield6.70%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0CT20 3EA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/1601/FH/PA
    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under Schedule 2, Part 11, Class B of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 for the demolition of 6No. air raid shelters & removal of debris & infill excavations & turf over level with existing areas.
    Approved
  • 26/1491/FH/CON
    Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (slope stability) of planning permission 25/0233/FH.
    Approved
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • 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£33,355
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
    0.6 mi
    Good
  • The Folkestone School for Girls
    0.8 mi
    Good
  • Sandgate Primary School
    0.9 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

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

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

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

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