Flat 56, 1 The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2DR
UPRN:50038044Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt 1983-1990
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: D (62)
Data freshness:Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T08:19:50.636452+00:00)EPC· 3mo agoEPC: ageing, refreshed 3mo ago (2026-08-21T11:13:53.068824+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
HP Score
57
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£130,000
£117k - £143kMedium
Estimate
£130k
Range
£117k – £143k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£700
£650 - £750
Monthly
£700
Yield
6.46%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat 56 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 57/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (94/100). 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
57
HP Score
57/ 100
Mixed
57
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
100
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
94
Walkability
94/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 27Bike 63
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£130,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£700
Gross Yield6.46%
1y Growth-38.3%
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£148,000 (2016-02-15)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
1CT20 2DR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/1734/FH/TCAWorks to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Conifer, reduce to ground level.
- Approved26/1719/FH/NMANon 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.
- Approved26/1701/FH/CONApproval of details pursuant to condition 10b (gate) 10c (railings) & 10d (doors) of planning permission 26/1097/FH.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership55.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining85 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2016-02-15
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
19 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density4,420 /km²
Owner Occupied38%
Age Distribution
0-15 8%16-64 61%65+ 31%
Schools Nearby
- -Folkestone Beacon Plus0.1 mi
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School0.2 mi
Inspected as St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School (URN 118742) on 15 Jul 2010
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone0.3 miGood
- Compass Community School Coastal Park0.4 miGood
1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 1 The Leas-£78k-
- 1 The Leas-£140k-
- 1 The Leas-£66k-
- Priors Lees, 5 - 6 The Leas-£310k-