What kind of home is 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF is a detached house.

When did 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF last change hands?

12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF last sold for £364,000 in October 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

The current EPC rating for 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in August 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (1,927 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF use?

The latest EPC at 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF in?

12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF sits in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

Police records around 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF 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 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

The closest primary school to 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF is The Churchill School (406m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Folkestone Academy (2.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF?

The closest bus stop to 12 Bittern Close, CT18 7GF is Honner Close, 262m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Bittern Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7GF

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

179 m²

1927 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Bittern Close

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

12 Bittern Close is a detached house in Hawkinge, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7GF). It has a recorded floor area of 179 m² (around 1927 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (August 2015) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). The latest certificate is from August 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in October 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £607,000 sits 66.8% above the 2004 sale of £364,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs).

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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.

12 Bittern Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Aug 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2015

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Jan 2014

EPC improved fromC70toD68

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Bittern Close, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Bittern 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.

12 Bittern Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£607,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£364,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 October 2004Most recent
£364,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7GF: £500,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in CT18 7GF

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On the street

Versus other Bittern Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Bittern Close outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,034

Street avg £3,043

Strongly below

Floor Area

179 m²

Street avg 157 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.2 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly below

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

0.3 km

Honner Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

The Churchill School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 42 points of interest in total.

FAQ

Common questions

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