# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CT20 3PF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 3PF | | Price | £600,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 140 m² | | Last sold | £600,000 Jun 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 26/01/2033 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £6,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2537-0000-4259-2897-2204) ## Description DRAFT DETAILS... FOR SALE WITH BURNAP + ABEL... OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY... Burnap + Abel are delighted to offer this extended four bedroom semi detached house, situated in the sought after location of Shorncliffe Crescent in Folkestone. Ideally placed within the catchment area of Sandgate Primary School and just a few minutes walk from both Grammar Schools and Folkestone West Train Station. The spacious accommodation comprises lounge, open plan kitchen/diner/snug, downstairs W.C, four bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite to the master bedroom. Additional benefits include a large garage, off road parking for multiple vehicles and large rear garden. For your chance to view call sole agent Burnap + Abel now on . ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200281) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200283) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200284) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200285) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200286) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200288) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200289) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200290) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200291) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200292) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200293) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200295) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200301) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200307) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/131190692/200311) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/131190692/200313) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #5853707 - **Address:** 8 Shorncliffe Crescent, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3PF - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2008 - **Work Completed:** 29/05/2008 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5806040 - **Address:** 8 Shorncliffe Crescent, FOLKESTONE, CT20 3PF - **Certificate Issued:** 30/06/2008 - **Work Completed:** 29/05/2008 - **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £600,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 78 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PG | £557,600 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 31 BRAMBLEY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PU | £326,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 53 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £460,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 53 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £460,000 | 11/12/2025 | Other | | [Same street] 10 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £475,000 | 13/09/2024 | Detached | | 6 WALMER WAY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QQ | £227,500 | 08/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 13 WALMER WAY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QQ | £240,000 | 01/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 47 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £267 | 01/06/2023 | Other | | 73 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PG | £535,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 57 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PG | £676,800 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 177 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PD | £535,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 SOUTHERNWOOD RISE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3NN | £330,000 | 14/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 43 BRAMBLEY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PU | £315,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | THE MEWS GERALDINE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4BN | £250,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 151 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PD | £485,000 | 23/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 32 SHORNCLIFFE CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PF | £425,000 | 27/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 182 SHORNCLIFFE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PH | £390,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 WALMER WAY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QQ | £235,000 | 04/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 70 ENBROOK VALLEY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3NA | £295,000 | 30/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 30 FREMANTLE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3PY | £260,000 | 09/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 20 ROMNEY AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 3QJ | £290,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £364,053 (5 sales) **Area average:** £371,744 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £380,345 (20 Semi-detached, CT20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +57.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Folkestone and Hythe). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,031/mo - **Realistic:** £1,145/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,260/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £114,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,286/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.3% - **10y growth:** 133.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 19.7% - **10y growth (index):** 52.5% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)