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47 BIRKDALE DRIVE

FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 5LP

2 beds 1 baths 74 m² Listed 1 Oct 2025 (-333d)

£375,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (CT19 5LP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 47 BIRKDALE DRIVE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 5LP |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £360,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 09/03/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £516/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8203-9506-3722-7996-9703)

## Description

Chain-Free Two-Bedroom Detached Bungalow in Secluded Folkestone Cul-De-Sac

Tucked away in a quiet and sought-after cul-de-sac in Folkestone, this beautifully presented two-bedroom detached bungalow is offered to the market chain free, making it an ideal choice for a smooth and hassle-free move.

Immaculately maintained throughout, the property boasts high-quality new flooring, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and a stylish, contemporary finish that’s ready for immediate occupation.

Outside, you’ll find a private garden—perfect for relaxing or entertaining—as well as a long driveway providing ample off-street parking, leading to a detached garage for additional storage or workshop potential.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a move-in-ready bungalow in a peaceful location, yet still within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and the coast.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

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

Awarded Best Place to Live in The South East by The Times 2024; This coastal town is the very model of modern regeneration for shipshape and stylish living. 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.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #6523139
- **Address:** 47 Birkdale Drive, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5LP
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/05/2009
- **Work Completed:** 16/03/2009
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #6000244
- **Address:** 47 Birkdale Drive, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5LP
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/09/2008
- **Work Completed:** 03/09/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5607863
- **Address:** 47 Birkdale Drive, FOLKESTONE, CT19 5LP
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/04/2008
- **Work Completed:** 26/03/2008
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 47 BIRKDALE DRIVE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5LP | £360,000 | 02/04/2026 | Detached |
| 47 BIRKDALE DRIVE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5LP | £328,000 | 10/09/2020 | Detached |

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £480,000 (9 Detached, CT19, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -21.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Folkestone and Hythe). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,058/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,176/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,294/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo

## 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, Radnor Park Avenue, CT19 | £1,065/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Broadmead Road, CT19 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.95 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Kingsnorth Gardens, CT20 | £1,295/mo | 2 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,203/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £125,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,250/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 25×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-377/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,068/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -14.7%
- **10y growth:** 24.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.3%

## 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

FREEHOLD

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£360,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£5,068/m²

Local average

£480,000 (-21.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,708 of 33,755)

Street crime

153 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Chain Free
Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow
Secluded Cul-De-Sac Location
Beautifully Presented Throughout
New High Quality Flooring
Modern Kitchen & Bathroom
Private Garden
Long Driveway & Garage

Additional details

Parking: Garage, Driveway, Off street
Garden: Yes

Description

Chain-Free Two-Bedroom Detached Bungalow in Secluded Folkestone Cul-De-Sac

Tucked away in a quiet and sought-after cul-de-sac in Folkestone, this beautifully presented two-bedroom detached bungalow is offered to the market chain free, making it an ideal choice for a smooth and hassle-free move.

Immaculately maintained throughout, the property boasts high-quality new flooring, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and a stylish, contemporary finish that’s ready for immediate occupation.

Outside, you’ll find a private garden—perfect for relaxing or entertaining—as well as a long driveway providing ample off-street parking, leading to a detached garage for additional storage or workshop potential.

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a move-in-ready bungalow in a peaceful location, yet still within easy reach of local amenities, transport links, and the coast.

Early viewing is highly recommended.

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
Awarded Best Place to Live in The South East by The Times 2024; This coastal town is the very model of modern regeneration for shipshape and stylish living. 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: 167645537

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/03/2020

Expiry date: 09/03/2030

Current heating cost: £516/year

Potential heating cost: £411/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~413 m² (0.10 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6523139

Property Details

Street: 47 Birkdale Drive

Town: FOLKESTONE

Postcode: CT19 5LP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/05/2009

Work Completed: 16/03/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6000244

Property Details

Street: 47 Birkdale Drive

Town: FOLKESTONE

Postcode: CT19 5LP

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/09/2008

Work Completed: 03/09/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5607863

Property Details

Street: 47 Birkdale Drive

Town: FOLKESTONE

Postcode: CT19 5LP

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/04/2008

Work Completed: 26/03/2008

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

10% since 2020

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	02/04/2026 (4 months ago)	£360,000	+9.8%
Sold	10/09/2020 (5 years ago)	£328,000	—

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

Sold Comparables

Sold comparables data is not available for this property.

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -14.7%

10y growth 24.3%

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

1y (index) 1.9%

5y (index) 15.3%

10y (index) 43.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,058/mo

Realistic £1,176/mo

Optimistic £1,294/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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CT19 5LP

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Sainsbury's	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Middle Mead	0.2 miles
Shop	Argos	0.2 miles
Shop	Specsavers	0.2 miles
Train station	Folkestone West	0.8 miles
Train station	Folkestone Central	0.9 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	1.4 miles
Hospital	Buckland Hospital	6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	53
Anti-social behaviour	30
Criminal damage and arson	16
Other theft	16
Shoplifting	10
Public order	6
Vehicle crime	6
Drugs	5
Other crime	5
Bicycle theft	2
Burglary	2
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	153

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Folkestone Academy	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2022
Folkestone Primary	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2023
The Beacon Folkestone	Other	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 11 Mar 2019
Turner Free School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2023
The Harvey Grammar School	Secondary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 25 Apr 2016

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, Radnor Park Avenue, CT19	£1,065/mo	2	0.81 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Broadmead Road, CT19	£1,250/mo	2	0.95 miles	OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Kingsnorth Gardens, CT20	£1,295/mo	2	0.96 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,203/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250

Target investor price (1%) £125,000

Gross yield 4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 25×

Monthly cashflow £-377/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4.2%

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).