When did 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ last change hands?

20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ last sold for £119,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,950 in July 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between July 1998 and August 2023, 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ rose from £49,950 to £119,000, a change of £69,050. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the council tax band for 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ?

20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ in?

20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ sits in Lyminge, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ?

Police records around 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ 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 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ is Lyminge Church of England Primary School (296m).

What is the nearest station to 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Wentworth Close, CT18 8LZ is Mayfield Road, 67m away. In total there are 20 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Wentworth Close, Station Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8LZ

4 sales on record

Bedroom

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Council tax

Band B

Overview

About 20 Wentworth Close

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

20 Wentworth Close is a one-bedroom property in Lyminge, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 8LZ). It has council tax band B.

Across 1998–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Most recent transfer: August 2023 at £119,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Wentworth Close, Station Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Wentworth Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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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 1998.

Last sold (2023)

£119,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

1 August 2023Most recent
£119,000
+20.8%over 17 years
28 June 2006
£98,500
+85.8%over 5 years
17 June 2001
£53,000
+6.1%over 2 years
19 July 1998
£49,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 8LZ: £139,950 (2024–2023).

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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.

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

Mayfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lyminge Church of England Primary School. 1 school 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 8LZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 8LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 21 points of interest in total.

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