When did 3 James Close, CT18 8NL last change hands?

3 James Close, CT18 8NL last sold for £338,000 in November 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £86,000 in July 1997, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 James Close, CT18 8NL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between July 1997 and November 2020, 3 James Close, CT18 8NL rose from £86,000 to £338,000, a change of £252,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 3 James Close, CT18 8NL have?

The most recent planning decision at 3 James Close, CT18 8NL was a refusal for an application (ref. 21/0736/FH) in August 2021. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 James Close, CT18 8NL?

3 James Close, CT18 8NL is in council tax band E.

Where is 3 James Close, CT18 8NL located?

3 James Close, CT18 8NL sits in Lyminge, Folkestone, Folkestone. It falls within the CT18 postcode district.

Is 3 James Close, CT18 8NL in a safe area?

Police records around 3 James Close, CT18 8NL 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.

Which schools serve 3 James Close, CT18 8NL?

The closest primary school to 3 James Close, CT18 8NL is Lyminge Church of England Primary School (245m).

What transport links are near 3 James Close, CT18 8NL?

The closest bus stop to 3 James Close, CT18 8NL is Silverlands Road, 351m away. In total there are 23 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 James Close, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8NL

2 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 3 James Close

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3 James Close is a three-bedroom property in Lyminge, Folkestone, Folkestone (CT18 8NL). It has council tax band E. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Sold November 2020 for £338,000.

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Specifications

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 James Close, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8NL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at 3 James Close in 2021.

Jan 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Works to tree subject to TPO No. 06 of 1975 Field Maple pollard 3 metres in height and 3 metres in width.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
23/1923/FH
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Aug 2021
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Felling of a Field Maple subject of Tree Preservation Order No 6 of 1975
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
21/0736/FH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Latest sale on 3 James Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Last sold (2020)

£338,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

27 November 2020Most recent
£338,000
+293.0%over 23 years
9 July 1997
£86,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CT18 8NL: £250,000 (2021–2005).

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Area

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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

0.4 km

Silverlands Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Lyminge Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for CT18 8NL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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