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5 Helena Road, Capel Le Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LG

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Helena Road

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

5 Helena Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Capel-Le-Ferne, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 7LG). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since August 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 20.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £319,000 sits 79.2% above the 2004 sale of £178,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£199/sq ft) was about 17% below the postcode norm.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • Garagedouble

Building

  • Heating systemgas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Jul 2013
Low Energy Lighting
0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Helena Road, Capel Le Ferne, Folkestone, CT18 7LG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Helena 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.

5 Helena Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 20.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2004)

£178,000

Growth on file: 20.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 August 2004Most recent

    £178,000

    +128.2%over 4 years

  2. 6 March 2000

    £78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 7LG: £385,000 (2024–2018).

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On the street

Versus other Helena Road homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Helena Road is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,145

Street avg £3,328

Strongly below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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£379k

1 Alexandra Road, Capel Le Ferne

CT18 7LB

2 bed
£321k

1 Bland Drive, Hawkinge

CT18 7PX

3 bed2 bath
£328k

1 Barnhurst Lane, Hawkinge

CT18 7AU

3 bed
£303k

1 Campbell Walk, Hawkinge

CT18 7TX

3 bed2 bath
£340k

1 Atkinson Road, Hawkinge

CT18 7SB

3 bed3 bath
£291k

1 Churchill Walk, Hawkinge

CT18 7NL

3 bed1 bath
£373k

1 Cemetery Cottages, Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge

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3 bed1 bath
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

0.1 km

Helena Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Capel-le-Ferne Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 7LG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

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 — 34 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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