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304 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BB

8 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
156 m²
1679 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 304 Canterbury Road

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

304 Canterbury Road is a detached house in Densole, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7BB). It has a recorded floor area of 156 m² (around 1679 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2002–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 sits 88.5% above the 2011 sale of £260,000. 8 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include tree works, a loft conversion, an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 156 m² it's 19.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (131 m² median across 21 EPCs). Last changed hands 15 years ago, in October 2011.

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Valuation

against the asking price

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.

304 Canterbury Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2011
EPC improved fromF37toD65
Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
53%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 304 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes both a loft conversion and an extension — the classic family-home expansion.

  1. Jan 2022
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Crown reduction of one Ash by 1 to 2 metres in height and laterally subject to Tree Preservation Order No 19 of 2007

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    21/2123/FH
    View planning record
  2. Jul 2021
    RenovationFull
    In report

    Replace existing 1.8m featherboard fence panels with horizontal tongue and groove panels and extend new fencing run behind hedge. Replace existing 5 bar gates to match new fencing panels.

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    21/1119/FH
    View planning record
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£490,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£260,000

Growth on file: 10.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2011Most recent

    £260,000

    +147.6%over 9 years
  2. 20 June 2002

    £105,000

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.

Price per m² for 304 Canterbury Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,667

Street avg £2,706

Strongly below

Floor Area

156 m²

Street avg 152 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.3 t/year

Street avg 6.5 t/year

On par
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.

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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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 7BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CT18 7BB

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
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 304 Canterbury Road, Densole, Folkestone, CT18 7BB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.