Sold STC Flat

10 Connaught Road

Folkestone, CT20, CT20 1DA

2 beds 2 baths Listed 17 Apr 2025 (-419d)

£180,000

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Property details

Tenure

SHARE_OF_FREEHOLD (962 years remaining on lease)

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£180,000

Local average

£220,795 (-18.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (1,198 of 33,755)

Street crime

354 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Lower Ground Floor Apartment
  • Bathroom & Ensuite
  • Private Entrance
  • Courtyard Garden
  • Close To Folkestone Town Centre & Train Station
  • Ideal First Time Purchase Or Investment
  • Which tenure type is applicable to your property? Share of Freehold
  • How would the type of property best be described? Flat
  • What year was the property built? Don't know
  • How would the construction of your property best be described? Don't know

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

Introducing an inviting two-bedroom lower ground floor apartment situated in a desirable location in Folkestone. This charming property boasts a private entrance, providing a sense of exclusivity and privacy upon arrival.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a stylish and contemporary interior design that effortlessly blends modern aesthetics with functional living spaces. The apartment features two well-proportioned bedrooms, offering ample space for relaxation and rest. The master bedroom further benefits from an ensuite bathroom, providing convenience and luxury for the occupants.

The main bathroom showcases a sleek design that enhance the overall appeal of the property. The open-plan living area serves as the heart of the home, offering a welcoming space for both entertaining guests and relaxing after a long day.

One of the highlights of this property is the access to a courtyard garden, providing a tranquil outdoor space for residents to unwind and enjoy the fresh air. Whether it be sipping a morning coffee or hosting a small gathering, the courtyard garden offers a delightful extension of the living space.

Conveniently located close to Folkestone Town Centre and Train Station, this property offers easy access to a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and transport links. The vibrant community and bustling city life are just moments away, allowing residents to experience the best that Folkestone has to offer.

This apartment presents an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers looking to step onto the property ladder or investors seeking a lucrative rental opportunity. With its prime location, modern features, and versatile living spaces, this property is sure to appeal to a wide range of discerning buyers.

In conclusion, this two-bedroom lower ground floor apartment offers a perfect combination of comfort, style, and convenience in a sought-after location. With its private entrance, en-suite bathroom, and access to a courtyard garden, this property embodies a contemporary urban lifestyle that is both elegant and welcoming. Don't miss the chance to make this apartment your new home or investment opportunity today

Identification checks
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Miles & Barr, they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per purchase, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Location Summary
Fast becoming a sought after place to be, Folkestone has seen much regeneration over the past few years, with much more planned going forward, especially surrounding the town centre and Harbour. Folkestone has a large array of shops, boutiques and restaurants as well as many hotels and tourist attractions. Folkestone is fortunate to have two High Speed Rail links to London, both offering a London commute in under an hour. There are great transport links to surrounding towns and cities and easy access to the continent too. With so much going on and with the future bright, Folkestone is an excellent location to both live and invest in.

Listed by

Folkestone

The Lomond Group

Reference: 160831577

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14652809 Recent

Property Details

Street: 10 Connaught Road

Town: FOLKESTONE

Postcode: CT20 1DA

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 27/06/2021

Work Completed: 18/06/2021

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

357% since 1998

Event Date Price % change
Sold 18/06/2021 (4 years ago) £137,000 -1.4%
Sold 11/12/2020 (5 years ago) £139,000 +11483.3%
Sold 29/11/2019 (6 years ago) £1,200 -98.9%
Sold 23/06/2017 (8 years ago) £108,000 +8%
Sold 31/03/2016 (10 years ago) £100,000 +53.8%
Sold 17/07/2014 (11 years ago) £65,000 -33.7%
Sold 08/02/2008 (18 years ago) £98,000 -21.6%
Sold 05/02/2008 (18 years ago) £125,000 +5.9%
Sold 15/06/2007 (18 years ago) £118,000 +38.9%
Sold 31/03/2006 (20 years ago) £84,950 +107.2%
Sold 15/08/2002 (23 years ago) £41,000 +70.8%
Sold 15/11/2000 (25 years ago) £24,000 -19.9%
Sold 16/02/1998 (28 years ago) £29,950

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
64 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP £230,000 30/01/2026 Flat
25 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £140,000 09/12/2025 Flat
25 FLAT 3 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £160,000 04/07/2025 Flat
25 FLAT 3 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £160,000 04/07/2025 Flat
25 FLAT 2 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £130,000 04/07/2025 Flat
25 FLAT 2 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £130,000 04/07/2025 Flat
14 SECOND FLOOR FLAT VICTORIA GROVE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1BX £145,000 28/03/2025 Flat
72 FLAT 3 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EG £99,000 16/12/2024 Flat
72 FLAT 4 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EG £165,000 20/10/2023 Flat
FERNLEY COURT, 47 - 49 FLAT 10 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EF £110,000 29/09/2023 Flat
4 FLAT 2 MILLFIELD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EU £85,000 26/05/2023 Flat
50D CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DD £105,000 26/05/2023 Flat
25 FLAT C CONNAUGHT ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DA £232,750 24/03/2023 Flat
23 UPPER MAISONETTE COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £170,000 05/12/2022 Flat
FERNLEY COURT FLAT 8 GUILDHALL STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EF £182,000 18/11/2022 Flat
21 GROUND FLOOR FLAT VICTORIA GROVE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1BX £120,000 21/10/2022 Flat
11A COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £200,000 24/08/2022 Flat
68 FLAT 3 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP £197,500 06/07/2022 Flat
47 BASEMENT FLAT COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW £126,500 28/04/2022 Flat
23 FLAT 3 MILLFIELD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EU £146,500 20/04/2022 Flat

Area average: £151,713 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -7.5%
10y growth 44.9%

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

1y (index) -2.1%
5y (index) 6.4%
10y (index) 33.9%

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 Dover-Shepway: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

10 Connaught Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Alford Bros 0.1 miles
Shop Radiance Beauty Clinic 0.1 miles
Bus stop Guildhall Street 0.1 miles
Bus stop Connaught Road 0.1 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 0.2 miles
Train station Folkestone Central 0.4 miles
Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 0.4 miles
Train station Folkestone West 1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 129
Anti-social behaviour 66
Criminal damage and arson 43
Public order 27
Shoplifting 24
Other theft 18
Drugs 17
Burglary 10
Bicycle theft 5
Other crime 5
Robbery 3
Theft from the person 3
Vehicle crime 3
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 354

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
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary 0.1 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023
Folkestone Beacon Plus Other 0.2 miles (No rating)
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Dec 2015
Compass Community School Coastal Park Other 0.5 miles Good — 14 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Connaught Road, CT20 £1,150/mo 2 0.03 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.6% gross yield avg £301,092 sale, £1,150/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.64%
Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750
Target investor price (1%) £115,000
Gross yield 7.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13×
Monthly cashflow £301/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 6.9%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).