What type of property is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

The current EPC rating for 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ heated?

The latest EPC at 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ located?

11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ sits in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

Is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ in a safe area?

Police records around 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

The closest primary school to 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ is The Churchill School (603m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Turner Free School (2.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ?

The closest bus stop to 11 Benson Lane, CT18 7AQ is Haskard Close, 193m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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11 Benson Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 11 Benson Lane

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

11 Benson Lane is a mid-terrace house in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jan 2021

EPC improved fromD66toC79

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 11 Benson Lane, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

11 Benson Lane has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

11 Benson Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7AQ: £145,000 (2021–2014).

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On the street

Versus other Benson Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

11 Benson Lane outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Folkestone district page.

Full Folkestone report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Haskard Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

The Churchill School. 7 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CT18 7AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 37 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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