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Flat 5, 25 Westbourne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2HY

UPRN:50108233Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed today (2026-10-24T04:00:05.961683+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:34:52.019826+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 2y agoRisk: stale, refreshed 2y ago (2024-12-31T00:00:00+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
Flat 5, 25 Westbourne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2HY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£185,000
£176k - £195kHigh
Estimate
£185k
Range
£176k – £195k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,000
£950 - £1k
Monthly
£1,000
Yield
8.00%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 5 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 74/100. Investment score 65/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (71/100). 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
HP Score
74/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
65/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
31/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
71/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 16Bike 54
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£185,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,000
Gross Yield8.00%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+3.2%
5y Growth+2.2%
10y Growth+5.6%
Last Sold Price£95,000 (2013-12-05)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0CT20 2HY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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 above to the north elevation.
    Pending
  • 26/1709/FH
    Two storey side extension.
    Pending
  • 26/1683/FH/TCA
    Works to trees in a conservation area comprising of T1-2 Conifer lateral reduction by a maximum of 5 metres.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership55.8%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining154 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2013-12-05
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£33,355
Population Density4,344 /km²
Owner Occupied56%
Age Distribution
0-15 9%16-64 63%65+ 28%

Schools Nearby

  • School of English Studies
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Sandgate Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • The Folkestone School for Girls
    0.4 mi
    Good

5 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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