Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Folkestone's market has seen substantial activity over five years, with nearly 6,700 sales recorded. The mean price stands at £327,878, though recent sales show a notable spike to £470,000 on average, reflecting stronger pricing in the latest year. The market spans a wide range, from £180,000 to £1,000,000.
Property Types and Price Differences — Terraced homes and flats form the backbone of the market, priced similarly at around £277,000 and £227,000 respectively. Semi-detached properties command a premium of roughly 50% above flats, while detached homes are the most expensive, averaging £530,000—more than double the price of a typical flat.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year period shows a strong 44% appreciation overall. However, prices remained relatively flat between 2021 and 2024, before rising sharply in 2025 and accelerating further in 2026.
What Stands Out — The recent surge in average prices is the most striking feature, with 2026 data showing £470,000 compared to the five-year mean of £328,000. Detached properties command significantly higher values than other types, whilst flats and terraces appeal to a different price tier altogether.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Road | 181 | £278,756 |
| Canterbury Road | 130 | £373,499 |
| Earls Avenue | 77 | £284,280 |
| Dover Road | 75 | £257,067 |
| Cheriton Road | 71 | £211,165 |
| Bouverie Road West | 68 | £276,218 |
| Shorncliffe Road | 68 | £345,751 |
| The Leas | 65 | £257,061 |
| Clifton Crescent | 57 | £300,191 |
| Sandgate High Street | 52 | £261,599 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 10 Tolsford Close | CT19 4JY | £230,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT G, MANOR COURT, 38 Manor Road | CT20 2SE | £180,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 5 Godwyn Road | CT20 2LA | £1,000,000 | Detached |
| Dec 2025 | 5 Ethelbert Road | CT19 6EX | £220,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | 159 Downs Road | CT19 5PU | £425,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 5, JULIAN COURT Julian Road | CT19 5HP | £187,500 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 10 Holywell Avenue | CT19 6JZ | £270,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | 16 Brabner Close | CT19 6LW | £257,000 | Terraced |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 4, 30 Castle Hill Avenue | CT20 2RE | £225,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 6, TRINITY VIEW HOUSE, 24 - 26 Earls Avenue | CT20 2UF | £260,000 | Flat |
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Yes. The average property price in Folkestone has increased by 44% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £327,878 and the median at £280,000.
The mean average property price in Folkestone is £327,878 based on 6,666 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £280,000.
The most expensive property type in Folkestone is detached homes, averaging £530,318. The most affordable is flats, averaging £226,666. There have been 6,666 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 6,666 property sales recorded in Folkestone over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Sandgate Road with 181 sales.
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