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FLAT 2

12 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 2HW

2 beds 120 m² Listed 24 Sep 2010 (-5731d)

£169,950

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Property details

Floor area

120 m²

Last sold

£280,000 Jan 2025

Local average

£221,286 (-23.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (10,112 of 33,755)

Street crime

358 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Refurbished Spacious 1st Floor Flat
  • Close to The Leas Promenade
  • Modern Contemporary Kitchen
  • White Bathroom and Separate W.C.
  • Level Walk to Station & Shops
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Many Splendid Period Features
  • Gas Central Heating and Modern Boiler
  • Entry Phone System
  • No Chain

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

ENTRANCE
At ground floor level in the main communal entrance hallway a few steps lead up to the front door opening into:

ENTRANCE STAIRCASE
A flight of stairs within the flat leads up to first floor level with leaded light part stained glass window to the side.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 22' 8 x 0' 0 (6.91m x 0.00m)
Approx 22' 8 long with a dado rail, central heating radiator, entry phone system and doorways leading to the Living Room, Bedrooms 1 and 2, the Kitchen, Bathroom and Separate W.C. and with three further doorways giving access to three large deep built-in storage cupboards to one side of the entrance hallway area.

LIVING ROOM 23' 9 x 17' 4 (7.24m x 5.28m)
Approx. 23' 9 into bay x 17' 4 into chimney breast recesses (7.24m x 5.28m) Three sided sash bay window to the front with views of Earls Avenue, feature fireplace surround to chimney breast (not in use) two central heating radiators, ornate cornicing to ceiling, picture rail.

KITCHEN 9' 9 x 7' 1 (2.97m x 2.16m)
Approx. 9' 9 x 7' 1 (2.97m x 2.16m) Sash window to the rear. The kitchen has recently been refitted with modern contemporary style gloss cream fronted wall and base cabinets, with roll edge work surfaces and inset electric hob with electric oven under and chimney style extractor canopy over. Inset stainless steel sink/drainer with plumbing and space under for automatic washing machine and space for a small table to one corner of the room. Wall mounted gas fired central heating and hot water boiler.

BEDROOM 1 24' 1 x 17' 4 (7.34m x 5.28m)
Approx. 24' 1 into bay x 17' 4 into chimney breast recesses (7.34m x 5.28m) Three sided square sash bay window to the rear with views over the garden area, four central heating radiators, feature fireplace surround to chimney breast with cast iron insert and grate (Not in use) two fitted storage cupboards to the chimney breast recesses, picture rail, ornate cornicing to ceiling.

BEDROOM 2 12' 5 x 7' 11 (3.78m x 2.41m)
Approx. 12' 5 x 7' 11 (3.78m x 2.41m) Sash window to the front, central heating radiator, picture rail, ornate cornicing to ceiling.

BATHROOM / W.C.
Obscured sash window to the side fitted with newly installed white suite including white metal enamel panelled bath, pedestal wash basin with white localised ceramic tiling to the bath and basin area, central heating radiator.

SEPARATE W.C.
Obscured sash window to the rear fitted with a white close coupled W.C. suite.

OUTSIDE
We have not seen the deeds to the property and prospective buyers are therefore advised to verify boundaries through their legal advisors.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Prospective buyers are advised to verify details of the Lease and Service Charge accounts through their legal advisors.

LENGTH OF LEASE
Our client has advised us that a new 125 year lease will be created for this property.

GROUND RENT
We have been advised by our client that the Ground Rent will be set at £200 per annum.

MAINTENANCE
We are awaiting confirmation of the Maintenance Charges from our Client.

COUNCIL TAX
We have been advised by our client that the council tax band is B. This is current as at 22nd September 2010 but we would ask you to consider that Council Tax Bandings may be subject to change by the Listing Officer. For further details, please contact Shepway District Council on 01303 850388.

AGENTS NOTE
In accordance with Kent HIP Company who inspected, measured and carried out the Energy Performance Certificate for this property on the 24th September 2010, we understand that the approximate square meteridge is 112m�.

Listed by

Folkestone

Fell Reynolds

Reference: 27914701

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 03/01/2025 (1 year ago) £280,000

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
TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 6 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF £260,000 19/12/2025 Flat
154 FLAT 3 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HU £275,000 18/12/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 42 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £110,000 18/12/2025 Flat
THE GRAND ETON SUITE THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2LR £392,500 08/12/2025 Flat
67 BASEMENT BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £285,000 05/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT A CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EL £330,000 05/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT 6 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES £210,000 05/12/2025 Flat
7 FLAT 5 TRINITY CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2ES £190,000 14/11/2025 Flat
TRINITY COURT 5-7 FLAT 7 TRINITY GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RP £230,000 25/09/2025 Flat
WESTMOORE HOUSE, 50 FLAT 4 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £280,000 08/08/2025 Flat
THE GRAND ELHAM SUITE THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2LR £305,000 28/07/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 16 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £108,500 25/07/2025 Flat
GARDEN HOUSE COURT, 142 FLAT 18 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2FF £95,000 26/06/2025 Flat
3 FLAT 5 CLIFTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EH £310,000 18/12/2024 Flat
23 - 25 FLAT 13 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HF £170,000 23/08/2024 Flat
60 FLAT 1 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RL £231,000 12/12/2023 Flat
4 FLAT 4 CLIFTON CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2EW £285,000 01/12/2023 Flat
TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 FLAT 10 EARLS AVENUE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2UF £270,000 29/11/2023 Flat
17 FLAT 3 TRINITY GARDENS, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2RP £310,000 17/11/2023 Flat
154 FLAT 2 SANDGATE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2HU £230,000 03/11/2023 Flat

Area average: £243,850 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -0.2%
10y growth 41.2%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Trinity Gardens 0.1 miles
Bus stop The Metropole 0.1 miles
Shop Plain Road Garage 0.2 miles
Shop Hearbase 0.3 miles
Train station Folkestone Central 0.5 miles
Hospital Kent Community Health 0.7 miles
Hospital Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 0.7 miles
Train station Folkestone West 0.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 115
Anti-social behaviour 63
Shoplifting 49
Criminal damage and arson 35
Drugs 22
Public order 20
Other theft 18
Vehicle crime 18
Burglary 8
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 358

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
School of English Studies Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) Other 0.4 miles Good — 14 Jan 2020
Folkestone Beacon Plus Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Compass Community School Coastal Park Other 0.6 miles Good — 14 Dec 2022
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Primary 0.6 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023

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, Sandgate Road, CT20 £1,300/mo 2 0.11 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Aston Court, CT20 £1,400/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, The Lleas, CT20 £2,300/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Clifton Gardens, CT20 £2,200/mo 2 0.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Maisonette, Cheriton Place, CT20 £1,100/mo 2 0.47 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Chambers House, CT20 £1,100/mo 2 0.48 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Varne Lodge, CT20 £1,500/mo 2 0.66 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Cherry Garden Avenue, CT19 £1,200/mo 2 0.83 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Sandgate, CT20 £950/mo 2 0.9 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Charlotte Street, CT20 £1,400/mo 2 0.92 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,445/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.79%
Max investor price (0.8%) £168,750
Target investor price (1%) £135,000
Gross yield 9.5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.5×
Monthly cashflow £521/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12.7%
  • 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).