What kind of home is 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, which has been extended.

When did 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH last change hands?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH last sold for £235,000 in March 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in June 2000, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2000 and March 2012, 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH rose from £110,000 to £235,000, a change of £125,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (1,561 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 49% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CT18 8NH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH use?

The latest EPC at 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in July 2002. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH in?

2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH sits in Etchinghill, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district in Kent.

How safe is the area around 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

Police records around 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH 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 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

The closest primary school to 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH is Lyminge Church of England Primary School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ivy Close, CT18 8NH is The Gatekeeper, 150m away. The nearest ferry option is Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal, 2.6km away.

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2 Ivy Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8NH

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

145 m²

1561 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Ivy Close

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

2 Ivy Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Etchinghill, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 8NH). It has a recorded floor area of 145 m² (around 1561 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 145 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 12 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £435,000 sits 85.1% above the 2012 sale of £235,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£151/sq ft) was about 27.5% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in March 2012. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2002.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Previously extendedYes

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD68

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ivy Close, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8NH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2002
OutbuildingFull
In report
Erection of a shed.
Reference
Y02/0497/SH
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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 2000.

Current estimate

£435,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£235,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2012Most recent
£235,000
+113.6%over 11 years
11 June 2000
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 8NH: £365,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in CT18 8NH

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On the street

Versus other Ivy Close homes

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

On floor area, 2 Ivy Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,621

Street avg £2,958

Strongly below

Floor Area

145 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below

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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

The Gatekeeper — bus stop.

Closest school

1.7 km

Lyminge Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CT18 8NH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 8NH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 22 points of interest in total.

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