South East

Folkestone Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Folkestone. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£258,325

Market Conditions

Buyers' Market

Avg. Days to Sell

380 days

1-Year Growth

-4.2%

Local Agents

33

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Folkestone (CT area) based on Land Registry data.

+26.9% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

-4.2%

3 Years

+3.9%

5 Years

+12.9%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Folkestone.

Currently For Sale

328

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

27

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

12.5

High stock — strong buyer conditions

Monthly Turnover

8%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Folkestone.

Crime Rating

Average crime

169 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders
30%
Vehicles per household
1.1
Deprivation index
22th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences39%
Anti-social behaviour16%
Shoplifting10%
Criminal damage and arson9%
Other theft7%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Folkestone, based on Census data.

Purpose-built flat58.7%
Commercial building flat32%
Converted flat8.1%
Detached0.6%
Terraced0.6%
Semi-detached0%
Mobile/temporary0%

Local Agents

33 agents covering Folkestone and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 33 agents sorted by distance

Match Estates, Folkestone

CT20 1AE

0 mi

Bairstow Eves, Folkestone

CT20 2BL

0.1 mi

Hunters, Folkestone

CT20 2BQ

0.1 mi

Martin & Co, Folkestone

CT20 2BW

0.1 mi

Miles & Barr, Folkestone

CT20 2BQ

0.1 mi

Reeds Rains, Folkestone

CT20 2AF

0.1 mi

Wards, Folkestone

CT20 2BH

0.1 mi

Burnap & Abel, Folkestone

CT20 2BZ

0.2 mi

Smith Woolley, Folkestone

CT20 2RB

0.3 mi

Skippers Estate Agents, Cheriton

CT19 4ET

1.5 mi

Motis Estates, Folkestone

CT19 4QJ

2.2 mi

EweMove, Folkestone & Hawkinge

CT18 7SU

2.3 mi

YourKeyMove Limited, Folkestone

CT18 7TQ

2.4 mi

Colebrook Sturrock, Hawkinge

CT18 7BS

2.6 mi

Hunters, Hythe

CT21 5JU

3.9 mi

Alexander Fleming, Hythe

CT21 5AJ

4.1 mi

Lawrence & Co, Hythe

CT21 5AD

4.1 mi

Rogans Estate Agents, Hythe

CT21 6EG

4.2 mi

Wards, Hythe

CT21 5AT

4.2 mi

Colebrook Sturrock, Hythe

CT21 4PS

4.4 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Folkestone?
The average house price in Folkestone is currently £258,325, based on Land Registry sold price data. Get a more accurate figure for your specific property with a free Appraised valuation.
Is Folkestone a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?
Folkestone is currently rated as a buyers' market. Properties take an average of 380 days to sell. There are 328 properties currently listed for sale.
How have house prices changed in Folkestone?
Over the past year, average prices in Folkestone have changed by -4.2%. Over five years, the change is +12.9%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.
How long does it take to sell a house in Folkestone?
Properties in Folkestone currently take an average of 380 days to sell. There are 12.5 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.
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Folkestone at a Glance

Postcode area
CT
Region
South East
Avg. house price
£258,325
Days to sell
380
1yr growth
-4.2%
5yr growth
+12.9%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.