What kind of home is 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB is a detached house.

What did 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB sell for?

298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB last sold for £176,000 in October 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £140,000 in May 2014. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

The current EPC rating for 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 18% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CT18 7BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB use?

The latest EPC at 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB is in council tax band E.

Which area is 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB in?

298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB sits in Densole, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

What is crime like near 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

Police records around 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB 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.

What schools are near 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

The closest primary school to 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB is Hawkinge Primary School (1.4km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB?

The closest bus stop to 298 Canterbury Road, CT18 7BB is Nursery Lane, 170m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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298 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 298 Canterbury Road

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

298 Canterbury Road is a detached house in Densole, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7BB). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2014–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 25.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £506,000 sits 187.5% above the 2014 sale of £176,000. At 98 m² it sits well below the postcode median (144 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 12 years since the last transfer (October 2014).

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE39toF34

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Mar 2026from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromF34toD57

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%56%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 298 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

298 Canterbury Road 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.

298 Canterbury Road's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2014).

Current estimate

£506,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 25.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2014)

£176,000

Growth on file: 25.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

12 October 2014Most recent
£176,000
+25.7%
27 May 2014
£140,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7BB: £485,000 (2023–2020).

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On the street

Versus other Canterbury Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 298 Canterbury Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,796

Street avg £2,697

Below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 155 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Above

Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Nursery Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Hawkinge Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 29 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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