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5 Testwood Court, 27–29 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF

UPRN:50102152Converted Flat2 bedsBuilt before 1900
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-03T04:00:02.159536+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-01T14:00:52.893652+00:00)Planning· 2mo agoPlanning: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-08-27T12:35:08.243742+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
5 Testwood Court, 27–29 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EF

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£313,000
£297k - £328kHigh
Estimate
£313k
Range
£297k – £328k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,700
£2k - £2k
Monthly
£1,700
Yield
6.52%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

5 Testwood Court earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 84/100. Investment score 74/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is excellent (90/100). 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)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
84/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
74/ 100
High
Crime Score
15/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
90/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 21Bike 63
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£313,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,700
Gross Yield6.52%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+1.9%
5y Growth+2.1%
10y Growth+5.4%
Last Sold Price£255,000 (2015-12-21)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
1CT20 2EF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/1734/FH/TCA
    Works to a tree in a Conservation Area comprising of T1 Conifer, reduce to ground level.
    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 Remaining94 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2015-12-21
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 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 Studies
    0.3 mi
    -
  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
    0.4 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Folkestone Beacon Plus
    0.5 mi
    -
  • Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
    0.5 mi
    Good

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

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