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Downs Road, Folkestone

MyStreetCheck free street report: Downs Road, Folkestone · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/folkestone-kent/downs-road-shepway/

House prices, sold prices and local information for CT19 5PU, CT19 5TH, CT19 5PX.

Average price (last 12 months)
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0 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£262,729
35 sales
Price range
£200k – £400k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
15 Jul 2019
CT19 5PW

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At a glance

House prices£263k averageSince 2016 (few recent sales) CrimeAbout averageLower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationLess deprived than mostDecile 7 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station12 min walkFolkestone Central station Schools5 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband99% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leaseholdAll freeholdAcross 35 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

35 property sales on Downs Road, Folkestone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Jul 2019. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £265,481. Average sale prices rose from £234,100 in 2016 to £283,071 in 2019 (+21%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 74% semi-detached, 20% detached, 6% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Downs Road range from £200,000 to £400,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.

House prices on Downs Road compared

CT19 postcode area£301,614
Folkestone£321,824
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. Downs Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT19 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £234,100 (10 sales)2016£234k2017: £253,273 (11 sales)2017£253k2018: £298,143 (7 sales)2018£298k2019: £283,071 (7 sales)2019£283k

Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 35 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Semi-detached26£265,48115 Jul 2019
Detached7£261,57128 Jun 2019
Terraced2£231,00010 Sep 2018

Sold prices on Downs Road

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
61, Downs Road CT19 5PW 15 Jul 2019£390,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
153A, Downs Road CT19 5PU 28 Jun 2019£320,000 DetachedFreehold
151, Downs Road CT19 5PU 15 May 2019£220,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
180, Downs Road CT19 5TH 15 May 2019£240,000 DetachedFreehold
1, Downs Road CT19 5PJ 5 Apr 2019£246,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
98, Downs Road CT19 5PT 8 Mar 2019£280,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Little Down, 112, Downs Road CT19 5PU 28 Jan 2019£285,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
159, Downs Road CT19 5PU 7 Dec 2018£265,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
261, Downs Road CT19 5TH 10 Sep 2018£232,000 TerracedFreehold
147, Downs Road CT19 5PT 3 Aug 2018£300,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
65, Downs Road CT19 5PW 13 Jul 2018£320,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
39, Downs Road CT19 5PW 1 Feb 2018£400,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
120, Downs Road CT19 5PU 31 Jan 2018£340,000 DetachedFreehold
166, Downs Road CT19 5TH 10 Jan 2018£230,000 TerracedFreehold
108, Downs Road CT19 5PU 18 Dec 2017£220,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
175, Downs Road CT19 5PU 15 Dec 2017£210,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
94, Downs Road CT19 5PT 24 Nov 2017£307,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
79, Downs Road CT19 5PS 29 Sep 2017£260,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
167, Downs Road CT19 5PU 1 Sep 2017£330,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
225, Downs Road CT19 5PX 3 Aug 2017£300,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
269, Downs Road CT19 5TH 5 Jun 2017£216,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
187, Downs Road CT19 5PX 12 May 2017£223,500 Semi-detachedFreehold
160, Downs Road CT19 5TH 17 Mar 2017£230,000 DetachedFreehold
273, Downs Road CT19 5TH 30 Jan 2017£240,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
189, Downs Road CT19 5PX 20 Jan 2017£249,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
1, Downs Road CT19 5PJ 16 Dec 2016£225,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
25, Downs Road CT19 5PW 25 Nov 2016£261,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
48, Downs Road CT19 5PS 14 Oct 2016£230,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
180, Downs Road CT19 5TH 12 Aug 2016£220,000 DetachedFreehold
153A, Downs Road CT19 5PU 7 Jul 2016£256,000 DetachedFreehold
177, Downs Road CT19 5PU 1 Jul 2016£225,000 DetachedFreehold
193, Downs Road CT19 5PX 17 Jun 2016£254,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
109, Downs Road CT19 5PT 7 Apr 2016£250,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
259, Downs Road CT19 5TH 11 Feb 2016£200,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
207, Downs Road CT19 5PX 8 Jan 2016£220,000 Semi-detachedFreehold

Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.

Sale history: homes sold more than once

AddressSalesChange
153A, Downs Road £256,000 (Jul 2016) → £320,000 (Jun 2019) +25%
over 3 yrs
180, Downs Road £220,000 (Aug 2016) → £240,000 (May 2019) +9%
over 3 yrs
1, Downs Road £225,000 (Dec 2016) → £246,000 (Apr 2019) +9%
over 2 yrs

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Schools near Downs Road

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Mundella Primary School 184 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.2 mi
The Beacon Folkestone 469 pupils Foundation special school 3–19 Report 0.2 mi
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 204 pupils Primary Roman Catholic 4–11 Report 0.3 mi
Castle Hill Community Primary School 395 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.3 mi
Compass Community School Coastal Park 39 pupils Other independent special school 5–17 Report 0.5 mi
Folkestone Primary 460 pupils Primary 2–11 Good Report 0.5 mi
Folkestone Academy 936 pupils Secondary 11–19 Good Report 0.5 mi
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 411 pupils Primary Church of England 4–11 Good Report 0.6 mi

Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.

Getting around, shops and health

Train stations

  • Folkestone Central station 0.6 mi · 12 min walk
  • Folkestone West station 1.1 mi · 22 min walk
  • Sandling station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Walton Gardens (opp, Downs Road) 1 min walk
  • Walton Gardens (adj, Downs Road) 1 min walk
  • Black Bull Road (opp, Downs Road) 2 min walk
  • Black Bull Road (adj, Downs Road) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • The New Surgery
    128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone · 0.2 mi
  • Guildhall Street Surgery
    65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone · 0.5 mi
  • Harbour Medical Practice
    Folkestone Health Centre, 15-25 Dover Road, Folkestone · 0.5 mi
  • Manor Clinic
    31 Manor Road, Folkestone · 0.7 mi

Supermarkets

  • Tesco Express Tesco Folkestone Foord Rd Express · 0.4 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Folkestone Dover Rd Express · 0.5 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Co-op Folkestone Station · 0.6 mi
  • Sainsburys Sainsburys West Park Farm · 0.6 mi

Pharmacies

  • Mistvale Chemists · 0.2 mi
  • Mcardle Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
  • Guildhall Pharmacy · 0.5 mi

Dentists

  • Blackbull Road Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
  • Folkestone Dental Clinic · 0.4 mi
  • Portman Smile Clinic Folkestone · 0.7 mi

Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.

Area profile

Deprivation

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This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.

Income6 of 10
Employment5 of 10
Education and skills5 of 10
Health and disability6 of 10
Crime6 of 10
Access to housing and services7 of 10
Living environment8 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned79.2%62.5%
Private rented8.5%20.3%
Social rented12.3%17.1%
Households673

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1515.5%17.4%
Aged 15–6459.8%64.1%
Aged 65+24.7%18.6%
Residents1,633

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)99%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)99%80%
Gigabit-capable99%80%

Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Mobile signal

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks84%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks99%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks85%92%

Share of homes across Folkestone and Hythe with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.

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Who lives around Downs Road

Ethnic group

HereFolkestone and Hythe
White96%92.6%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups2.1%1.9%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh1.5%3.9%
Other ethnic group0.2%1%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African0.1%0.6%

Religion

HereFolkestone and Hythe
Christian48.6%48%
No religion43.1%41.8%
Not answered6%5.7%
Other religion0.8%0.9%
Hindu0.6%1.5%
Muslim0.4%1%
Buddhist0.3%1%
Jewish0.3%0.1%

Country of birth

HereFolkestone and Hythe
Born in the UK93.9%89.5%
Born outside the UK6.1%10.5%

Highest qualification

HereFolkestone and Hythe
Level 4 qualifications and above24.1%27.4%
Level 3 qualifications20.9%17.2%
No qualifications19.3%19.4%
Level 2 qualifications15.5%14.9%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications11.7%11.6%
Apprenticeship6.1%6.3%
Other qualifications2.5%3.2%

General health

HereFolkestone and Hythe
Very good health45.5%43.2%
Good health34.6%35%
Fair health14.7%15.3%
Bad health4.3%5%
Very bad health0.9%1.5%

Cars or vans per household

HereFolkestone and Hythe
1 car or van in household40.7%42.8%
2 cars or vans in household31.6%26.5%
No cars or vans in household14.5%20.5%
3 or more cars or vans in household13.2%10.3%

Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.

Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Folkestone and Hythe.

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