GROUND FLOOR FLAT
70 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT20 1EP
£100,000
Property details
Floor area
50 m²
Last sold
£15,000 Jan 1996
Local average
£220,795 (-54.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 1 (1,198 of 33,755)
Street crime
357 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- One Bedroom Garden Apartment,
- Convenient for Train Station & Town Centre,
- Double Glazing & Central Heating
Description
Accommodation: (Accommodation describes the current use of the rooms with approximate measurements)Entrance door leading to:
Porch: Window to side. Understairs cupboard. Double glazed entrance door. Doorway to:
Entrance Hall: Radiator. Built in storage unit. Telephone point. Coving. Coat cupboard. Doors to:
Bedroom 1: 17'5 into window × 11'11 (5.31m × 3.63m) Double glazed bay window to front. Carpet. Radiator. Two fitted cupboards.
Sitting Room: 13'11 × 12'11 (4.24m × 3.94m) Carpet. Electric fire. Picture rail. Television point. Telephone point. Radiator. Open to:
Kitchen: 9'3 × 6'7 (2.82m × 2.01m) Double glazed window to rear. Double glazed door. Radiator. Range of wall and base units. Inset sink and drainer. Space for cooker. Space for washing machine. Some tiling.
Lean To: Single glazed window to rear. Sliding door leading to garden. Outside tap.
Bathroom: 10'11 × 5'11 (3.33m × 1.8m) Single glazed window to rear. Low level WC. Sink with built in vanity unit. Bath with mixer tap shower attachment over. Radiator. Vinyl tile flooring.
Outside:
Front Garden: Well stocked range of flowers and shrubs. Steps leading to front door.
Rear Garden: Paved with raised borders. Mature plants and shrubs. Garden shed. Gated side access.
Please Note: All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance. These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. Where a room layout is included this is for general guidance only, it is not to scale and its accuracy cannot be confirmed.
Listed by
Folkestone
Arun Estates
Reference: 8894862
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 05/01/1996 (30 years ago) | £15,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 FLAT 1 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EP | £230,000 | 30/01/2026 | Flat |
| TURNBULL PLACE FLAT 1 INGLES ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2DE | £270,000 | 07/01/2026 | Flat |
| MANOR COURT, 38 FLAT G MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £180,000 | 06/01/2026 | 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 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 |
| 25 FLAT 3 COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW | £160,000 | 04/07/2025 | Flat |
| 14 SECOND FLOOR FLAT VICTORIA GROVE, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1BX | £145,000 | 28/03/2025 | Flat |
| 19 FLAT 2 CLAREMONT ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DQ | £219,000 | 14/02/2025 | Flat |
| 32 FLAT 2 BROADMEAD ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 5AW | £140,000 | 04/12/2023 | Flat |
| 33 FLAT 1 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £378,000 | 18/08/2023 | Flat |
| 33B BROCKMAN ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1DJ | £88,000 | 13/07/2023 | Flat |
| 36 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £175,000 | 06/06/2023 | 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 |
| 35 FLAT 2 MANOR ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2SE | £127,500 | 16/01/2023 | Flat |
| 104A CHERITON ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 2QN | £155,000 | 07/12/2022 | Flat |
| 23 UPPER MAISONETTE COOLINGE ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT20 1EW | £170,000 | 05/12/2022 | Flat |
Area average: £171,013 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Folkestone and Hythe. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Folkestone and Hythe. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Folkestone and Hythe.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Dover-Shepway: £509/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Connaught Road | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Folkestone Central Railway Station | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Central Barbers | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone Central | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Kent Community Health | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Folkestone West | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Cedar House | 8.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 |
| Public order | 27 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Other theft | 19 |
| 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 | 357 |
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) |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 14 Dec 2022 |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Outstanding — 7 Apr 2019 |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 1 Feb 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 1-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).