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1 Sandstone Court, Dixwell Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LP

UPRN:50031897Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: E (44)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:49:19.734586+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
1 Sandstone Court, Dixwell Road, Folkestone, CT20 2LP

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£239,000
£227k - £251kHigh
Estimate
£239k
Range
£227k – £251k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
6.78%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

1 Sandstone Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 69/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (55/100). 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 NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket 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
HP Score
69/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
55/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 11Bike 42
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£239,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield6.78%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£200,000 (2017-09-20)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT20 2LP
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/1734/FH/TCA
    Works to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Conifer, reduce to ground level.
    Pending
  • 26/1716/FH
    Works to trees subject to TPO No 02 of 2010 comprising of T1 Beech crown reduction by a maximum of 2 metres vertically and laterally.
    Pending
  • 26/1719/FH/NMA
    Non material amendment to planning permission 23/1949/FH to allow for design change of one of the doors and fan light to the north elevation.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2017-09-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density4,344 /km²
Owner Occupied56%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 63%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • The Folkestone School for Girls
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • School of English Studies
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Sandgate Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI

5 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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