Flat 1, 42 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB
UPRN:50033434Converted Flat3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (75)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· freshPlanning: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-02T06:46:06.089031+00:00)EPC· 1mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-01T14:25:01.117403+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
HP Score
83
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£213,000
£191k - £234kMedium
Estimate
£213k
Range
£191k – £234k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,150
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,150
Yield
6.48%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 1 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 83/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is good (73/100). 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
83
HP Score
83/ 100
Strong
72
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
9
Crime Score
9/ 100
Low
73
Walkability
73/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 64
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£213,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,150
Gross Yield6.48%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£144,949 (2007-03-29)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
7CT20 2NB
Approval Rate
100%12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/1736/FH/PADetermination as to whether the prior approval of the Local Planning Authority is required under schedule 2, part 20 class A (General permitted development order 2015) for the enlargement of a block of flats by construction of an additional storey for for 1 x 2 bedroom apartment.
- Pending26/1734/FH/TCAWorks to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Conifer, reduce to ground level.
- Pending26/1716/FHWorks to trees subject to TPO No 02 of 2010 comprising of T1 Beech crown reduction by a maximum of 2 metres vertically and laterally.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership55.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining146 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2007-03-29
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density3,180 /km²
Owner Occupied78%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 55%65+ 26%
Schools Nearby
- Inspected by ISIEarlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)0.1 mi
- -School of English Studies0.1 mi
- The Harvey Grammar School0.4 miOutstanding
- Compass Community School Coastal Park0.5 miGood
5 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 40 Shorncliffe Road-£200k-
- 5 Earlscliffe Mews-£480k-
- 42 Shorncliffe Road-£165k-
- 5 Earlscliffe Mews-£420k-