Elm Farm, Paddlesworth, Folkestone, CT18 8AD
About Elm Farm
Elm Farm is a property in Paddlesworth, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 8AD).
Held since July 2007 — that's 19 years off the open market, well above the local norm. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 7 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include solar panel installation, an extension, a conservatory and an annexe, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.6% per year.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
No EPC on record
This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.
Planning history
Elm Farm has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Mar 2020Solar PanelsFullIn report
Build up parapets and install frameless glass guarding to reinstate front balcony. Install PV solar array to front and flank roof slopes.
- Documents
- 14 docs on file
- Reference
- Y19/1371/FH
- Jan 2019ConservatoryAmendmentIn report
Non material amendment of planning application Y15/1048/SH (Erection of rear conservatory to replace existing conservatory) to allow an amended design with a traditional oak frame, including removal of the roof overhang.
Extension- Documents
- 6 docs on file
- Reference
- Y18/0069/NMA
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£695,000
Growth on file: 13.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
1 July 2007Most recent
£695,000
+63.5%over 3 years18 August 2003
£425,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 8AD: £340,000 (2015–2002).
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What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
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- Larger development activity nearby
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
1.2 km
Battle of Britain Museum — bus stop.
Closest school
1.7 km
The Churchill School. 4 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
43.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB