# 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 

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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)