Property profile

162Risborough Lane

Map showing 162, Risborough Lane, Folkestone

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£290,000

Terraced sold in Cheriton

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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 sold29 Apr 2026
£265,000Change since last sale: +£27,000 (+10%)
Annualised change
+21% per yearFolkestone and Hythe annualised change (terraced) since 2026: −0.2% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £298 per sq ft
£312 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£14 per sq ft (+4.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Cheriton
£285,500Estimate vs local median: +£7,000 (+2.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area87 m² / 936 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection02 May 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 Apr 2026£265,000+19%
23 Sept 2019£223,000+71%
27 Mar 2014£130,500-

Local market

Property prices in Cheriton

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £307
Sales (last 12 months): 173
Typical range (middle 50%): £260K – £368K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £307 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
Detached25£400,000£368
Semi-Detached57£350,000£345
Terraced78£285,500£298
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 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2026162, Risborough Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3LLTerracedFreehold£265,000
30 Jan 20262, Wellington Road, Folkestone, CT20 3EHTerracedFreehold£260,000
29 Apr 202660, Royal Military Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 3EGTerracedFreehold£260,000
20 Aug 202543, Royal Military Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 3EGTerracedFreehold£340,000
05 May 202684, Royal Military Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 3EJTerracedFreehold£230,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Victoria Cottages, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold138 m²£167,500 (2012)
2 Victoria Cottages, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold138 m²£172,500 (2012)
106, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold82 m²£124,950 (2014)
108, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold82 m²£180,000 (2012)
110, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold88 m²£225,000 (2018)
116, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold77 m²£56,950 (2000)
120, Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold102 m²£300,000 (2023)
122, Risborough Lane, Folkestone-102 m²-
124 Risborough Lane, FolkestoneFreehold82 m²£300,000 (2024)
126 Risborough Lane, Folkestone-81 m²-

Area insights for CT20 3LL

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Overview

Postcode CT20 3LL 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 £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £367,500. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cheriton Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.4%
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

4.4%

Approximately 4.4% 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 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3LL 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 3LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCheriton Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cheriton Recreation Ground
0.3 miGolden Valley ParkSmallWalking directions to Golden Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
365
Population density
8,756 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
227
62.02%
Other Asian
111
30.33%
Other
11
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.82%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
59
20.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
20.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
18.75%
No qualifications
51
17.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25%
Owns outright
28
20.59%
Other forms of private rent
26
19.12%
Other social rented
6
4.41%
Total households: 136

Schools

In the CT20 3LL postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT20 3LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGurka HillRisborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JTWalking directions to Gurka Hill
0.3 miMarks & SpencerCheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4JEWalking directions to Marks & Spencer
0.3 miCo-op FoodStanley Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4HEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miA B S MinimarketEnbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NEWalking directions to A B S Minimarket
0.4 miEverest Cash & CarryFolkestone and Hythe, CT19 4ERWalking directions to Everest Cash & Carry