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FLAT 48

LAUREL COURT, 24, STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 4RL

1 beds 1 baths 549 sq ft Listed 26 Dec 2024 (-534d)

£50,000

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# 1 bedroom retirement property for sale (CT19 4RL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | FLAT 48, LAUREL COURT, 24, STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, KENT CT19 4RL |
| Price | £50,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 |
| Floor area | 51 m² |
| Last sold | £55,000 Aug 2025 |

## Description

Outside, the development features beautifully landscaped gardens and seating areas where residents can unwind amidst nature's beauty. The presence of a parking forecourt at the entrance provides convenient parking for residents, with additional space allocated for visitor parking, ensuring hassle-free arrivals and departures. This property offers a serene and welcoming environment for retirees looking to embrace a peaceful lifestyle in a tight-knit community setting.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

- ![MAIN ENTRANCE](/listings/photos/156266942/507449) - MAIN ENTRANCE
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/156266942/507452) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/156266942/507453) - KITCHEN
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/156266942/507455) - BEDROOM
- ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/156266942/507458) - BEDROOM
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/156266942/507461)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/156266942/507464)
- ![BATHROOM / WET ROOM](/listings/photos/156266942/507470) - BATHROOM / WET ROOM
- ![ENTRANCE HALL](/listings/photos/156266942/507474) - ENTRANCE HALL
- ![COMMUNAL AREAS](/listings/photos/156266942/507478) - COMMUNAL AREAS
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/156266942/507486)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/156266942/507492)
- ![COMMUNAL AREAS](/listings/photos/156266942/507496) - COMMUNAL AREAS
- ![COMMUNAL AREAS](/listings/photos/156266942/507501) - COMMUNAL AREAS

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 48 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL | £55,000 | 12/08/2025 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 12 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL | £75,000 | 01/11/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 33 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL | £65,000 | 26/05/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 55 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL | £75,000 | 09/05/2022 | Flat |
| 61 SOMERSET ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4NW | £290,000 | 14/02/2022 | Other |
| [Same street] LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 27 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL | £67,500 | 03/11/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £70,625 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £290,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £397,866 (7 Other, CT19, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -87.4%

## 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):** £509/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 2.29% (strong)
- **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:** £980/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 54.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Folkestone and Hythe; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 47.5%

## 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

LEASEHOLD (112 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

51 m²

Council tax band

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£55,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£980/m²

Local average

£397,866 (-87.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (8,393 of 33,755)

Street crime

121 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Offers in Region of £50,000
Second Floor Apartment
One Bedroom
Retirement Development
Good Condition Throughout
Lovely Communal Areas Including Lounge Area and Function Room / Reading Area
On Site Restaurant Facility
EPC Rating ''C''

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Electric
Parking: Off street
Garden: Communal garden
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Situated in a lovely retirement development, this charming second-floor apartment offers a comfortable and secure lifestyle for those aged 60 and over. With an inviting price point of offers in the region of £50,000, this one-bedroom property is presented in good condition throughout. The accommodation comprises a well-sized lounge, a modern kitchen, a double bedroom, and a bathroom, providing ample living space for its residents. Residents can also enjoy the wonderful communal areas including a lounge area, function room, and an on-site restaurant facility, perfect for socialising and relaxing. The property boasts an EPC rating of ''C'', ensuring energy efficiency for a cost-effective living experience.

Outside, the development features beautifully landscaped gardens and seating areas where residents can unwind amidst nature's beauty. The presence of a parking forecourt at the entrance provides convenient parking for residents, with additional space allocated for visitor parking, ensuring hassle-free arrivals and departures. This property offers a serene and welcoming environment for retirees looking to embrace a peaceful lifestyle in a tight-knit community setting.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Cheriton

Skippers Estate Agents LTD

Reference: 156266942

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	12/08/2025 (10 months ago)	£55,000	—

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
Same street LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 12 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL	£75,000	01/11/2023	Flat
Same street LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 33 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL	£65,000	26/05/2023	Flat
Same street LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 55 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL	£75,000	09/05/2022	Flat
61 SOMERSET ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4NW	£290,000	14/02/2022	Other
Same street LAUREL COURT, 24 FLAT 27 STANLEY ROAD, FOLKESTONE, FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT, CT19 4RL	£67,500	03/11/2021	Flat

Street average: £70,625 (4 sales)

Area average: £290,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 54.8%

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

1y (index) 2%

5y (index) 16.1%

10y (index) 47.5%

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: £509/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

24 Stanley Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Laurel Court	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Stanley Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Co-op Food	0.2 miles
Shop	Tyre Fix	0.2 miles
Train station	Folkestone West	0.7 miles
Train station	Folkestone Central	1.3 miles
Hospital	Kent Community Health	1.9 miles
Hospital	William Harvey Hospital (Ashford)	10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	41
Shoplifting	26
Anti-social behaviour	13
Other theft	10
Criminal damage and arson	9
Vehicle crime	6
Possession of weapons	5
Burglary	3
Drugs	3
Public order	3
Other crime	2
Total incidents	121

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
Harcourt Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 19 Apr 2013
All Soul's Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
Birchwood	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 11 Mar 2019
Turner Free School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jan 2023
Morehall Primary School and Nursery	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 20 Oct 2019

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 2.29%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,125

Target investor price (1%) £114,500

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).