Property profile

7 Fairfax Close

Map showing 7 Fairfax Close, Folkestone

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Estimated sale price

£355,000

Semi-Detached sold in Cheriton

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold08 Aug 2024
£336,000Change since last sale: +£20,000 (+5.9%)
Annualised change
+2.5% per yearFolkestone and Hythe annualised change (semi-detached) since 2024: +3.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £345 per sq ft
£352 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£7 per sq ft (+2.0%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Cheriton
£350,000Estimate vs local median: +£6,000 (+1.6%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area94 m² / 1,012 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection07 Feb 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
08 Aug 2024£336,000+77%
16 Jun 2006£190,000-

Local market

Property prices in Cheriton

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £305
Sales (last 12 months): 169
Typical range (middle 50%): £260K – £367K

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £726,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheriton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£414,995£368
Semi-Detached57£350,000£345
Terraced76£280,500£296
Flats13£150,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheriton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,250£120,000£230,748£194,000
2017£286,000£126,250£239,995£210,000
2018£311,495£135,000£256,500£222,500
2019£300,000£122,750£261,000£222,500
2020£390,000£108,000£265,000£235,000
2021£355,000£140,000£300,000£258,975
2022£372,748£192,750£320,500£290,000
2023£560,000£105,000£305,000£270,000
2024£380,245£160,000£320,000£282,500
2025£398,500£158,750£348,645£280,000
2026£424,000£150,000£352,500£279,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£200£243£210
2017£287£222£272£218
2018£309£226£283£240
2019£313£193£267£245
2020£334£250£279£237
2021£297£225£300£265
2022£344£290£354£316
2023£401£170£340£292
2024£349£264£364£305
2025£371£242£315£285
2026£387£241£351£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheriton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202613, Fairfax Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£372,500
28 May 202625, Cromwell Park Place, Folkestone, CT20 3SBDetachedFreehold£385,000
28 Apr 20264, The Signals, Folkestone, CT20 3SRDetachedFreehold£382,500
12 Sept 20252, Garrison Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SQDetachedFreehold£400,000
24 Jul 20253, Garrison Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Fairfax Close, Folkestone-191 m²-
2, Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold95 m²£277,000 (2015)
3, Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold103 m²£275,000 (2015)
4 Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold93 m²£370,000 (2024)
6, Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold94 m²£175,000 (2009)
8, Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold116 m²£390,000 (2021)
9 Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold117 m²£88,000 (1998)
13 Fairfax Close, FolkestoneFreehold115 m²£372,500 (2026)
14, Fairfax Close, Folkestone-112 m²-
15, Fairfax Close, Folkestone-98 m²-

Area insights for CT20 3SL

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Overview

Postcode CT20 3SL is located in an urban city, within the Cheriton area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Cheriton & Horn Street area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 per year. The median sale price in Cheriton is £315,000 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £366,550. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cheriton & Horn Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,640 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cheriton & Horn Street has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.5%

Approximately 44.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 3SL.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 3SL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 3SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground
0.4 miGolden Valley ParkSmallWalking directions to Golden Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
7,857.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.3(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.37(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-25%)
Public order
2.62(-57%)
Drugs
1.75(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
59.74%
Other Asian
124
32.21%
Other
12
3.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.56%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
21.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.57%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.49%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
37.67%
Other forms of private rent
31
21.23%
Owns outright
19
13.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
11.64%
Owns with a mortgage
14
9.59%
Total households: 146

Schools

In the CT20 3SL postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CT20 3SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryCheriton Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryFolkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryAll Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT20 3SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 3SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGurka HillRisborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JTWalking directions to Gurka Hill
0.5 miA B S MinimarketEnbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NEWalking directions to A B S Minimarket