What type of property is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX last sold for £170,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

The current EPC rating for 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX is E with a score of 50 out of 100, lodged in February 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in CT18 7BX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX heated?

The latest EPC at 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX is in council tax band D.

Where is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX located?

18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX sits in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

Is 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX in a safe area?

Police records around 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX 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 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

The closest primary school to 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX is Hawkinge Primary School (114m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Folkestone Academy (2.6km).

What is the nearest station to 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX?

The closest bus stop to 18 Old Rectory Close, CT18 7BX is Tesco, 170m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Old Rectory Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 50

Council tax

Band D

Overview

About 18 Old Rectory Close

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

18 Old Rectory Close is a detached house in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7BX). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2013) shows an E (score 50), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from February 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 87.1% above the 2013 sale of £170,000. On the market in April 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Feb 2023

EPC Rating

E50

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.7 t/year

Occupancy

—

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Old Rectory Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Old Rectory Close 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.

18 Old Rectory Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 April 2013Most recent
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7BX: £350,000 (2025–2017).

Nearby sales in CT18 7BX

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On the street

Versus other Old Rectory Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 18 Old Rectory Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,267

Street avg £3,480

Below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 82 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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.

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Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Tesco — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hawkinge Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7BX

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 34 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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