The Riviera, Sandgate, Folkestone
House prices, sold prices and local information for CT20 3AE, CT20 3SU, CT20 3AB.
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At a glance
22 property sales on The Riviera, Sandgate, Folkestone have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £268,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £411,475. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% flat, 5% semi-detached, 5% detached. Recorded sale prices on The Riviera range from £228,000 to £675,000. 9% of homes sold here were freehold and 91% leasehold.
House prices on The Riviera compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Riviera has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CT20 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 9% freehold and 91% leasehold across 22 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 20 | £411,475 | 7 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £426,000 | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Detached | 1 | £315,000 | 12 Aug 2021 |
Sold prices on The Riviera
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 21, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 7 May 2026 | £268,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 23 Oct 2025 | £585,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, San Remo, 4, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 13 Oct 2025 | £540,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 10, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 10 Oct 2025 | £580,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 12 Jun 2025 | £332,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 12 Mar 2025 | £345,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, The Haven, 10, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 11 Nov 2024 | £402,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 2 Feb 2024 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, San Remo, 4, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 25 Jan 2024 | £675,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 19 Jan 2024 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 13, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 1 Nov 2023 | £315,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 3 Aug 2023 | £290,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 4, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 4 Jul 2023 | £623,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 9, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 17 Jun 2022 | £385,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 1, Varne Lodge, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 25 Mar 2022 | £296,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 5, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 29 Sep 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 2, The Haven, 10, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 29 Sep 2021 | £625,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 1 Cliffe Cottage, 6, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 12 Aug 2021 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Flat 5, Varne Court, The Riviera CT20 3SU | 28 Jun 2021 | £565,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 2 Cliffe Cottage, 6, The Riviera CT20 3AB | 3 Jun 2021 | £426,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Flat 23, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 15 Mar 2021 | £228,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Flat 27, Beach Marine, The Riviera CT20 3AE | 26 Feb 2021 | £250,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Flat 5, Varne Court, The Riviera | £565,000 (Jun 2021) → £585,000 (Oct 2025) | +4% over 4 yrs |
| Flat 1, San Remo, 4, The Riviera | £675,000 (Jan 2024) → £540,000 (Oct 2025) | -20% over 2 yrs |
| Flat 5, Beach Marine, The Riviera | £250,000 (Sep 2021) → £345,000 (Mar 2025) | +38% over 3 yrs |
| Flat 9, Varne Court, The Riviera | £385,000 (Jun 2022) → £385,000 (Jan 2024) | +0% over 2 yrs |
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Schools near The Riviera
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Folkestone School for Girls 1,145 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Sandgate Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 101 pupils | Other independent school | 14–19 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Harvey Grammar School 1,005 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery 249 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 411 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Birchwood | Pupil referral unit | 14–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School 256 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.2 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 West station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Folkestone Central station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Sandling station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- War Memorial (adj, Sandgate High Street) 3 min walk
- War Memorial (opp, Sandgate High Street) 3 min walk
- Folkestone School for Girls (o/s, St Stephens Way) 4 min walk
- Coolinge Lane (adj, Sandgate Hill) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Sandgate Road
180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone · 0.4 mi - White House Surgery
1 Cheriton High Street, Folkestone · 1.0 mi - Manor Clinic
31 Manor Road, Folkestone · 1.1 mi - Guildhall Street Surgery
65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone · 1.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Cheriton Folkestone · 0.9 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Folkestone Bouverie Rd Express · 1.0 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Folkestone Station · 1.1 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Folkestone · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Folkestone Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Central Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Dentists
- Neka Wellbeing Sandgate · 0.4 mi
- Folkestone Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
- Cheriton Dental Practice · 1.1 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
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.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 821 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,617 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 46% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 46% | 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
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 85% | 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 The Riviera
Ethnic group
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 92.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2% | 3.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1% |
Religion
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.3% | 48% |
| No religion | 39.4% | 41.8% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 89.5% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.8% | 10.5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.2% | 27.4% |
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 14.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.2% | 11.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Other qualifications | 3.2% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 43.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.3% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Folkestone and Hythe | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.4% | 42.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.3% | 26.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 17.3% | 20.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.1% | 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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Estate agents near The Riviera
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- Manor Office 0.9 mi
- Burnup + Able 1.0 mi
- Skippers 1.0 mi
- Bairstow Eves 1.1 mi
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