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8 Christ Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SL

UPRN:50037575Semi-Detached House6 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: E (52)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:59:47.502924+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
8 Christ Church Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SL

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£586,000
£528k - £645kMedium
Estimate
£586k
Range
£528k – £645k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£2,750
£3k - £3k
Monthly
£2,750
Yield
5.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

8 Christ Church Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 64/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (93/100). 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)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
64/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
80/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
93/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 35Bike 69
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£586,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£2,750
Gross Yield5.63%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£250,000 (2013-11-04)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT20 2SL
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
  • 26/1736/FH/PA
    Determination 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.
    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 Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-11-04
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density-
Owner Occupied37%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 67%65+ 20%

Schools Nearby

  • Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Compass Community School Coastal Park
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • School of English Studies
    0.3 mi
    -

3 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Christchurch House, 26 - 28 Christ Church Road
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  • 12A Christ Church Road
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  • Christchurch House, 26 - 28 Christ Church Road
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    £188k
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  • 6 Christ Church Road
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    £123k
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