James Close, Lyminge, Folkestone
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT18 8NL.
At a glance
3 property sales on James Close, Lyminge, Folkestone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2020. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £600,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £469,000.
House prices on James Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £469,000 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £243,775 | 8 Jan 2021 |
Sold prices on James Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5, James Close CT18 8NL | 4 Aug 2026 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, James Close CT18 8NL | 8 Jan 2021 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, James Close CT18 8NL | 8 Jan 2021 | £243,775 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 3, James Close CT18 8NL | 27 Nov 2020 | £338,000 | Detached | Freehold |
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.
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Crime and flood risk near James Close
Crime
12 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Nailbourne Valley Flood warning area
- Nailbourne and Little Stour Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in East Kent Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near James Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Elham Church of England Primary School 82 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School 106 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.3 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Sandling station 2.7 mi · 55 min walk
- Westenhanger station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Folkestone West station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Silverlands Road (opp, Canterbury Road) 4 min walk
- Silverlands Road (adj, Canterbury Road) 4 min walk
- Mayfield Road (adj, Station Road) 5 min walk
- Wesley Terrace (opp, Canterbury Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Church Road
The Surgery, Church Road, Folkestone · 0.2 mi - New Lyminge Surgery
Greenbanks, Lyminge, Folkestone · 0.4 mi - Hawkinge And Elham
Elham Surgery, Old Road, Canterbury · 2.0 mi - White House Surgery
1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone · 3.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 623 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 49.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 37.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,323 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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.
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.
Nearby streets in CT18
- Canterbury Road£382k
- Capel Street£292k
- George Close£550k
- Campbell Road£367k
- Hagger Drive£337k
- Juniper Way£397k
- Old Dover Road£378k
- Canterbury Road£395k
- Lewis Road£349k
- Canterbury Road£370k
- The Street£312k
- Alexandra Road£340k