Sold STC Terraced

97 BLACK BULL ROAD

FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 5QU

3 beds 1 baths 1,044 sq ft Listed 14 Nov 2024 (-555d)

£230,000

Reduced on 8 Mar 2025

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (CT19 5QU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 97 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 5QU |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 97 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £541/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,500

### Recommendations
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- 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/3332-7520-8209-0763-1222)

## Description

**IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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## Property Photos

- ![Black Bull Road](/listings/photos/154971962/191250) - Black Bull Road
- ![Private Garden](/listings/photos/154971962/191251) - Private Garden
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/154971962/191252) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/154971962/191253) - Dining Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154971962/191254) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/154971962/191255) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/154971962/191256) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/154971962/191257) - Bathroom
- ![Entrance Hallway](/listings/photos/154971962/191258) - Entrance Hallway
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/154971962/191259) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154971962/191260) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/154971962/191261) - Bedroom 3
- ![Private Garden](/listings/photos/154971962/191262) - Private Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/154971962/191263) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #798091
- **Address:** 97 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QU
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003
- **Work Completed:** 08/04/2003
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #740963
- **Address:** 97 Black Bull Road, Folkestone, CT19 5QU
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003
- **Work Completed:** 08/04/2003
- **Items:** 9 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 97 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU | £220,000 | 09/07/2025 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 ARCHER ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SA | £262,500 | 12/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 77 RADNOR PARK ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5BU | £225,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 36 ALLENDALE STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5RH | £205,250 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 2 ERNWELL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5NT | £250,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 81 CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5NW | £302,500 | 21/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 21 JESMOND STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QW | £146,000 | 17/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 67 WALTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QS | £206,000 | 09/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 56 MEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QZ | £212,900 | 21/02/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 WALTER TULL WAY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5UN | £105,000 | 17/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 14 BONSOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5ET | £206,000 | 10/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 4 MEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QY | £240,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 91 RADNOR PARK ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5BU | £200,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 BONSOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5ET | £335,000 | 08/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 11 PAVILION ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5RW | £222,500 | 06/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 FERNBANK CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SF | £185,000 | 30/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 54 FERNBANK CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SF | £185,000 | 16/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 85 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU | £227,500 | 07/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 71 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB | £204,000 | 30/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 66 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB | £250,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 42 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB | £290,000 | 26/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 5 WALTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QR | £170,000 | 18/05/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 87 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU | £254,000 | 23/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 76 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU | £220,000 | 18/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 93 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU | £115,466 | 02/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £204,242 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £220,133 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £261,302 (38 Terraced, CT19, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -12%

## 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 Dover-Shepway (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £863/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (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.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,371/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 28.3%
- **10y growth:** 52.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; Terraced series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.6%

## 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

97 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£220,000 Jul 2025

Price per m²

£2,371/m²

Local average

£261,302 (-12%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,176 of 33,755)

Street crime

476 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Reeds Rains are delighted to bring to the market this three bedroom terraced house located in a popular location close to local schooling and amenities. The house is a good size throughout and is split over three floors offering three good sized bedrooms, two reception rooms, a large kitchen and a four piece first floor bathroom. To the rear there is a well presented low maintenance garden with access provided off the kitchen. Reeds Rains are offering this excellent property to the market with no onward chain with early viewing coming highly recommended.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases.

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Listed by

Folkestone

LSL Franchise

Reference: 154971962

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/10/2022

Current heating cost: £541/year

Potential heating cost: £458/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,500

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #798091

Property Details

Street: 97 Black Bull Road

Town: Folkestone

Postcode: CT19 5QU

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2003

Work Completed: 08/04/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #740963

Property Details

Street: 97 Black Bull Road

Town: Folkestone

Postcode: CT19 5QU

Installation Details

Items: 9 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/07/2003

Work Completed: 08/04/2003

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	09/07/2025 (10 months ago)	£220,000	—

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
3 ARCHER ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SA	£262,500	12/01/2026	Terraced
77 RADNOR PARK ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5BU	£225,000	18/12/2025	Terraced
36 ALLENDALE STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5RH	£205,250	18/12/2025	Terraced
2 ERNWELL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5NT	£250,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
81 CANTERBURY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5NW	£302,500	21/11/2025	Terraced
21 JESMOND STREET, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QW	£146,000	17/11/2025	Terraced
67 WALTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QS	£206,000	09/07/2025	Terraced
56 MEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QZ	£212,900	21/02/2025	Terraced
14 WALTER TULL WAY, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5UN	£105,000	17/11/2023	Terraced
14 BONSOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5ET	£206,000	10/11/2023	Terraced
4 MEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QY	£240,000	06/11/2023	Terraced
91 RADNOR PARK ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5BU	£200,000	29/09/2023	Terraced
8 BONSOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5ET	£335,000	08/09/2023	Terraced
11 PAVILION ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5RW	£222,500	06/09/2023	Terraced
15 FERNBANK CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SF	£185,000	30/06/2023	Terraced
54 FERNBANK CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SF	£185,000	16/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 85 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU	£227,500	07/06/2023	Terraced
71 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB	£204,000	30/05/2023	Terraced
66 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB	£250,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
42 LINDEN CRESCENT, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5SB	£290,000	26/05/2023	Terraced
5 WALTON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QR	£170,000	18/05/2023	Terraced
Same street 87 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU	£254,000	23/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 76 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU	£220,000	18/10/2021	Terraced
Same street 93 BLACK BULL ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5QU	£115,466	02/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £204,242 (4 sales)

Area average: £220,133 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 28.3%

10y growth 52.4%

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

1y (index) 3.3%

5y (index) 18.3%

10y (index) 52.6%

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: £863/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Shop	Best-one	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Cubitt House	0.1 miles
Hospital	Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit	0.4 miles
Train station	Folkestone Central	0.6 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	0.6 miles
Train station	Folkestone West	1.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	182
Anti-social behaviour	69
Shoplifting	56
Criminal damage and arson	45
Drugs	27
Public order	27
Other theft	19
Vehicle crime	17
Other crime	16
Burglary	10
Possession of weapons	5
Bicycle theft	2
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	476

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
Mundella Primary School	Primary	0.0 miles	Good — 25 Jun 2024
Castle Hill Community Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 2 May 2024
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 1 Feb 2014
The Beacon Folkestone	Other	0.3 miles	Outstanding — 11 Mar 2019
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

This street 4.8% gross yield avg £207,393 sale, £825/mo rent

Rent ratio 0.5%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,125

Target investor price (1%) £114,500

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).

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