Kent
Living in Folkestone, Kent
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£360,691
Average asking priceThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
18
Homes for sale
10
Schools good or betterThe number of nearby schools rated Ofsted "Good" or "Outstanding" (grades 1 and 2). Straight-line distance, not catchment.
1.8 Gbps
Max broadband
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Property Market in Folkestone
£360,691
Average asking priceThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
18
Properties for sale
Average Prices by Type in FolkestoneThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £360,691 | 18 |
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Pollen forecast for Folkestone
Today
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Tue
Low
Grass 2
Tree 0
Weed 2
Wed
Moderate
Grass 3
Tree 0
Weed 2
Thu
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Fri
None
Grass 0
Tree 0
Weed 0
Pollen data from Google Pollen. Index runs 0 (none) to 5 (very high).
Local administration around Folkestone
Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Local council
Folkestone and Hythe
Parliamentary constituency
Folkestone Harbour
Ward
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Recent Sold Prices in Folkestone
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £348,500 | Semi-detached | Feb 2022 |
| 1, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Dec 2017 |
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Mar 2016 |
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Oct 2005 |
Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Folkestone
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Mundella Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Martello Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Folkestone Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Sandgate Primary School | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Turner Free School | Good | 1.6 mi |
Broadband in Folkestone
1800 Mbps
Max Download
1800 Mbps
Median DownloadThe middle of Ofcom's predicted download speeds across the addresses in this area (half are faster, half slower). Predicted availability, not a live line test - your actual speed depends on your provider and line.
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Local Amenities in Folkestone
Parks & Green Spaces
- Payers Park 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Bayle Pond Gardens 0.2 mi
- East Cliff Triangle 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Harbour Mini Market And Off License 0.2 mi
- Lidl 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.5 mi
- Morrisons 1.1 mi
Train Stations
- Folkestone Central Rail Station 0.7 mi
- Folkestone West Rail Station 1.4 mi
Airports
- Chalksole Green Airstrip 4.5 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Folkestone Health Centre 0.2 mi
- Kent Community Health 0.3 mi
- Guildhall Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Guildhall Surgery 0.4 mi
- McCardle Pharmacy 0.4 mi
Restaurants
- Sandy's 0.1 mi
- Bella Vita Folkestone 0.1 mi
- The Fat Raj (Folkestone) 0.1 mi
- Marleys 0.1 mi
- Burrito Buoy 0.1 mi
Cafes
- Mugs 0.1 mi
- Diamond Cafe 0.1 mi
- The Captain's Table Cafe 0.1 mi
- FOLKLORE 0.1 mi
- Androus Cafe 0.1 mi
Pubs
- Jolsons Party Bar 0.1 mi
- The Pickled Egg Pub Company Limited 0.1 mi
- Shanghai Inn Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 0.1 mi
- The Old Buoy 0.1 mi
- Jam Jar 0.1 mi
GP Surgeries
- Mindfulness 0.1 mi
- Jackson & Co Eye Care, Folkestone 0.2 mi
- Harbour Medical Centre, Folkestone Health Centre 0.2 mi
- The Hearing Health Clinic 0.3 mi
- Faith Foot Care limited 0.3 mi
Gyms
- STOP DROP YOGA 0.1 mi
- STOP DROP YOGA 0.1 mi
- Motion Labs 0.1 mi
- Motion Labs 0.1 mi
- Folkestone 51 - skatepark, climbing wall & boxing gym 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- PromoFarma 0.4 mi
- Guildhall Pharmacy & Travel Vaccination Clinic 0.4 mi
- FOLCA 0.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Folkestone
No special planning designations found near the town centre.
Browse Properties in Folkestone
£580,000
6 bedroom house in Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1JT
£395,000
4 bedroom house in Enbrook Valley Folkestone Kent CT20 3PS
£333,000
2 bedroom house in Firs Close, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4HZ
£235,000
2 bedroom house in Clock Tower House, Sandgate road, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2DA
£139,500
2 bedroom house in Cheriton Place, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2AZ
£200,000
2 bedroom house in Willow Court, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3NU