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66c Bouverie Road West

CT20 2PW

FOLKESTONE

Current

C

76

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached maisonette is located in FOLKESTONE, CT20 2PW. The property offers 127m² (1367 sq ft) of spacious living space with 5 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (76/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £714, comprising £522 for heating, £93 for hot water, and £99 for lighting. The property produces 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2023 for £255,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 66c Bouverie Road West Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 76/100, this FOLKESTONE property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £714 are approximately £1086 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 127m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². At 3.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the CT20 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property76
Average60
+27% better
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vs FOLKESTONE

This property76
Average62
+23% better
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vs CT20

This property76
Average61
+25% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 76/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £16/year more than the FOLKESTONE average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(76 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 2 Sept 2022

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Property Information

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Full Address

66c Bouverie Road West

CT20 2PW

FOLKESTONE

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Property Type

Maisonette

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

127.0

5.0 total rooms

5.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

76 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

3.3 tonnes/year

26 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

146 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

2 Sept 2022

marketed sale

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About FOLKESTONE

FOLKESTONE is situated in Kent, South East. Properties in FOLKESTONE have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The CT20 postcode district contains over 12100 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£255,000

20 June 2023

Type: Flat

+£61,500(+31.8%)

vs previous sale

£193,500

23 August 2019

Type: O

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 31.8% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£522.0/yr

Save £136/yr

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Hot Water

£93.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£99.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Mostly double glazing

Good
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Floor

(another dwelling below)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Sandgate Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCT20 3QU

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayCT20 1DJ

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

The Folkestone School for Girls

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCT20 3RB

Last inspected: Oct 2012

Outstanding

The Harvey Grammar School

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayCT19 5JY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Outstanding

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayCT19 5BY

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayCT20 1SE

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Outstanding

Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayCT19 4PN

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Mundella Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayCT19 5QX
?Not yet rated

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 486 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:486 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:194 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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