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FLAT 40

CAPTAINS COURT, STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT CT21 6ED

2 beds 1 baths 55 m² Listed 21 Nov 2017 (-3123d)

£165,000

Reduced on 21 Nov 2017

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# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (CT21 6ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 40, CAPTAINS COURT, STADE STREET, HYTHE, KENT CT21 6ED |
| Price | £165,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £160,000 Jan 2019 |

## Description

SITUATION

Stade Street is a particularly sought after residential location on level ground, to the south of the Royal Military Canal, moments from the seafront and a short, level walk to the medical centre, library, thriving Age UK (at the end of the road), 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsburys) and the bustling High Street with range of independent shops, boutiques and restaurants. There is a selection of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity including 2 swimming pools within ½ of a mile, tennis, bowls, water sports, etc.  The larger town of Folkestone is 5 miles and the Cathedral City of Canterbury 15 miles.

The area is convenient for communication to London and the Continent with the M20 motorway (Junction 11) 4 miles distant, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 5 miles and a mainline railway station at Saltwood (Sandling) just over 2.5 miles away.  High Speed trains to London St Pancras are available from both Ashford (14.5 miles) and Folkestone (Central and West).

DESCRIPTION

This well presented, third floor retirement apartment, served by a lift, forms part of a highly regarded development which is well positioned just moments from the seafront and a short walk from the town centre. The property enjoys a magnificent open aspect from the rear of the building with lovely views from almost every room over Hythe's picturesque hillside and of St Leonard's Church. There are also two porthole windows facing east with views towards The Hotel Imperial. The accommodation, which includes an entrance hall with a plethora of storage cupboards, a sitting/dining room, smartly fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms (each with wardrobes) and a modern shower room, is well presented throughout. All carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale.

Captains Court is well equipped with a generous reception area, residents' communal sitting room, dining/games room and conservatory. There is a guest suite, laundry room for the use of residents, attractive and well maintained communal gardens and residents parking to the rear of the building. There is also an onsite warden to assist residents if required and emergency pull cords in every room.

LEASE:  100 years from 1994   Ground Rent: £100.77 per quarter   Service Charge:  £534.72 per quarter

For room sizes please see Floor Plan

## Property Photos

- ![External](/listings/photos/70264229/219635) - External
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/70264229/219637) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/70264229/219639) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/70264229/219642) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/70264229/219645) - Bedroom 2
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/70264229/219647) - Shower Room
- ![Residents Lounge](/listings/photos/70264229/219648) - Residents Lounge
- ![Communal Room](/listings/photos/70264229/219651) - Communal Room
- ![Communal Conservatory](/listings/photos/70264229/219653) - Communal Conservatory
- ![Communal Gardens](/listings/photos/70264229/219655) - Communal Gardens
- ![Front Development](/listings/photos/70264229/219657) - Front Development

## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan 1](/listings/photos/70264229/219659) - Floor Plan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/70264229/219661) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 40 STADE STREET, HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT, CT21 6ED | £160,000 | 22/01/2019 | Flat |
| CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 40 STADE STREET, HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT, CT21 6ED | £160,000 | 07/08/2015 | Flat |
| CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 40 STADE STREET, HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT, CT21 6ED | £107,500 | 16/08/2011 | Flat |
| CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 40 STADE STREET, HYTHE, SHEPWAY, KENT, CT21 6ED | £75,000 | 01/04/1999 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 28 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £240,000 | 12/07/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 3 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £228,000 | 12/06/2024 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 43 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £279,995 | 30/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 12 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £185,000 | 07/09/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 6 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £227,500 | 31/08/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 16 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £160,000 | 14/07/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 44 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £299,000 | 05/06/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 41 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £190,000 | 26/04/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 8 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £230,000 | 23/03/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 21 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £220,000 | 28/02/2023 | Flat |
| 36 ALBERT ROAD, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6BT | £585,000 | 17/01/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 38 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £180,000 | 23/11/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 24 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £150,000 | 15/09/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 25 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £169,000 | 24/05/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 35 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £237,500 | 14/04/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 11 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED | £165,000 | 24/03/2022 | Flat |

**Street average:** £210,733 (15 sales)
**Area average:** £585,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £435,000 (2 Other, CT21, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -62.1%

## 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 Canterbury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £893/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (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.*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -98.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

55 m²

Last sold

£160,000 Jan 2019

Local average

£435,000 (-62.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,534 of 33,755)

Street crime

46 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Third Floor Retirement Apartment
Highly Regarded Development
Close to seafront
Level walk to town centre
Sitting Room, well fitted Kitchen
2 Bedrooms, Shower Room
Residents Facilities
Lift Service
Communal Gardens & Parking
No Onward Chain

Additional details

Heating: Double glazing, Central
Parking: Yes, Off street
Garden: Communal garden

Description

SITUATION
Stade Street is a particularly sought after residential location on level ground, to the south of the Royal Military Canal, moments from the seafront and a short, level walk to the medical centre, library, thriving Age UK (at the end of the road), 4 supermarkets (including Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsburys) and the bustling High Street with range of independent shops, boutiques and restaurants. There is a selection of sports and leisure facilities in the vicinity including 2 swimming pools within ½ of a mile, tennis, bowls, water sports, etc. The larger town of Folkestone is 5 miles and the Cathedral City of Canterbury 15 miles.

The area is convenient for communication to London and the Continent with the M20 motorway (Junction 11) 4 miles distant, the Channel Tunnel Terminal 5 miles and a mainline railway station at Saltwood (Sandling) just over 2.5 miles away. High Speed trains to London St Pancras are available from both Ashford (14.5 miles) and Folkestone (Central and West).

DESCRIPTION
This well presented, third floor retirement apartment, served by a lift, forms part of a highly regarded development which is well positioned just moments from the seafront and a short walk from the town centre. The property enjoys a magnificent open aspect from the rear of the building with lovely views from almost every room over Hythe's picturesque hillside and of St Leonard's Church. There are also two porthole windows facing east with views towards The Hotel Imperial. The accommodation, which includes an entrance hall with a plethora of storage cupboards, a sitting/dining room, smartly fitted kitchen, 2 double bedrooms (each with wardrobes) and a modern shower room, is well presented throughout. All carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale.

Captains Court is well equipped with a generous reception area, residents' communal sitting room, dining/games room and conservatory. There is a guest suite, laundry room for the use of residents, attractive and well maintained communal gardens and residents parking to the rear of the building. There is also an onsite warden to assist residents if required and emergency pull cords in every room.

LEASE: 100 years from 1994 Ground Rent: £100.77 per quarter Service Charge: £534.72 per quarter

For room sizes please see Floor Plan

Listed by

Hythe

Lawrence & Co

Reference: 70264229

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

113% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	22/01/2019 (7 years ago)	£160,000	0%
Sold	07/08/2015 (10 years ago)	£160,000	+48.8%
Sold	16/08/2011 (14 years ago)	£107,500	+43.3%
Sold	01/04/1999 (27 years ago)	£75,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 28 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£240,000	12/07/2024	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 3 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£228,000	12/06/2024	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 43 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£279,995	30/11/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 12 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£185,000	07/09/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 6 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£227,500	31/08/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 16 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£160,000	14/07/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 44 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£299,000	05/06/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 41 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£190,000	26/04/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 8 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£230,000	23/03/2023	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 21 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£220,000	28/02/2023	Flat
36 ALBERT ROAD, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6BT	£585,000	17/01/2023	Other
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 38 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£180,000	23/11/2022	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 24 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£150,000	15/09/2022	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 25 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£169,000	24/05/2022	Flat
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 35 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£237,500	14/04/2022	Other
Same street CAPTAINS COURT FLAT 11 STADE STREET, HYTHE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT21 6ED	£165,000	24/03/2022	Flat

Street average: £210,733 (15 sales)

Area average: £585,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -98.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 16.1%

10y (index) 47.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,031/mo

Realistic £1,145/mo

Optimistic £1,260/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Folkestone and Hythe.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Canterbury: £893/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

130 Stade Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Stade Street Garage	0.2 miles
Shop	Chittenden	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Old Prospect Road	0.3 miles
Train station	Hythe	0.7 miles
Train station	Sandling	1.9 miles
Hospital	Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit	4.0 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	4.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	14
Anti-social behaviour	9
Shoplifting	9
Criminal damage and arson	4
Public order	4
Other theft	3
Other crime	2
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	46

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Apr 2013
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2015
Saltwood CofE Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2022
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College	Secondary	1.3 miles	Good — 15 Nov 2021
Palmarsh Primary School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.69%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,125

Target investor price (1%) £114,500

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).

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