Fenner Close Folkestone
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT20), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500419.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £287,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 7, E: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Folkestone and Hythe costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 47 to 52 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White House Surgery, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,040 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £287,500 | £260,000 | £315,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £315,000 | £285,000 | £345,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2015 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £150,500 | £145,000 | £156,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £141,750 | £124,999 | £158,500 |
| 2003 | 3 | £127,500 | £125,000 | £145,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £102,500 | £100,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 14 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 17 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 3 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £285,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2024 | 5 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £345,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 11 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2021 | 1 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 18 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 10 Jul 2015 | 5 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £147,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2014 | 9 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £143,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 20 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2010 | 19 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £145,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2010 | 20 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2006 | 25 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £158,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2006 | 23 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £124,999 | |
| 10 Oct 2003 | 20 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | 3 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £127,500 | |
| 7 Aug 2003 | 17 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2002 | 17 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2002 | 14 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2001 | 9 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 14 Dec 1999 | 20 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £76,500 | |
| 9 Dec 1999 | 14 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 12 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 21 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £58,000 | |
| 14 Apr 1999 | 25 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £57,000 | |
| 12 Feb 1999 | 20 CT20 3NH | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 22 Jul 1998 | 3 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 1 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £48,500 | |
| 1 Sep 1995 | 17 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 1 CT20 3NH | Terraced | £38,000 |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (11); House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1976-1982 (4); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Folkestone and Hythe in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,231 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (40% of about 1,850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 47 m and 52 m above sea level (50 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 3BS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 3NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fenner Close Shorncliffe | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 93.5 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White House Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Folkestone Dental Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Village Shop, Sandgate Cashzone | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls, a scheduled monument, 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 81 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Martello tower no 6, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Martello tower no 7, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 850 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Wells House | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Sandgate Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Boating Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Cherry Garden Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Casebourne Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 25 |
4 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Folkestone and Hythe: see them on the Folkestone and Hythe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lo Lo CT20 3NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Valley News CT20 3NE | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Roast & Toast Cafe CT20 3NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Gurkha Palace CT20 3NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2024 |
| The Golden Arrow CT20 3NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| AB's Mini Market CT20 3NE | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Mummas Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sandgate Manor CT20 3BH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Fremantle Road (8); On or near Redmill Close (6); On or near Vincent Close (2); On or near Collingwood Rise (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 38% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 32% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 59% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 5 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Vincent Close · Chalcroft Road · Enbrook Road · Valley Road · Redmill Close · Digby Road · Oxenden Road · Ross Way · Darnley Close · Fremantle Road · Southernwood Rise · Enbrook Valley
All the streets in CT20 and across Folkestone and Hythe.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.