Flat C, 197 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2HL
UPRN:50100783Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T04:00:03.274542+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:55:46.328585+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed yesterday (2026-11-10T19:38:43.343229+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· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo 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
81
/ 100
Strong
Verdict
yesterday
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed
Evidence
18 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£181,000
£163k - £199kMedium
Estimate
£181k
Range
£163k – £199k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
6.63%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Flat C earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 81/100. Investment score 70/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (81/100). 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 NationsMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra 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
81
HP Score
81/ 100
Strong
70
Investment Score
70/ 100
Moderate
15
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
81
Walkability
81/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 18Bike 59
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£181,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield6.63%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price-
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningLow
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseModerate
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CT20 2HL
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/1805/FH/TCAWorks to trees in a Conservation Area. T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplantus) to reduce height by approximately 4-5m & reduce laterally by approximately 2-3m. T2 - Common Ash (fraxinus excelsior) to reduce height by approximately 2-3m & reduce laterally by approximately 1-2m
- Pending26/1767/FHStationing of a kiosk for ticket sales, merchandise and takeaway café, in association with the Leas Lift.
- Pending26/1734/FH/TCAWorks to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Conifer, reduce to ground level.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership55.8%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change-
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
15 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
-
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density6,414 /km²
Owner Occupied48%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 57%65+ 34%
Schools Nearby
- -School of English Studies0.2 mi
- Inspected by ISIEarlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)0.3 mi
- -Folkestone Beacon Plus0.6 mi
- The Folkestone School for Girls0.6 miGood
4 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- 197 Sandgate Road-£180k-
- 197 Sandgate Road-£125k-
- 197 Sandgate Road-£120k-
- 197 Sandgate Road-£125k-