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Folkestone Property Market Update – August 2025

  • Writer: Lee Churchyard
    Lee Churchyard
  • Aug 28
  • 2 min read

1. At a Glance — Market Overview



  • Average sold price in Folkestone (as of mid-August 2025): £305,000, marking a 1.9% increase over the past 12 months. 


  • ONS (June 2025) reports show an average of £303,000 in Folkestone & Hythe—an uplift of 5.1% year-on-year, outpacing the South East’s 2.8% growth. 


  • BricksandLogic’s August 2025 data sets the regional average at £400,161, though this figure spans all postcode areas in Folkestone & Hythe—not just Folkestone itself—and captures broader market segments. 


Summary: Sold prices in Folkestone hover around £305,000, with steady increases visible both in local borough-wide data and regional averages.


2. Price Trends by Property Type


ONS data (June 2025) provides a clear snapshot of pricing by type in Folkestone & Hythe:


  • Detached: ~£525,000

  • Semi-detached: ~£339,000 (up 7.0%)

  • Terraced: ~£268,000

  • Flats & Maisonettes: ~£169,000 (up 1.8%)


This tiered spread underscores the diversity of buyer budgets and property options across the market.


3. Regional Highlights & Market Sentiment



  • A Times feature spotlighting Folkestone’s regeneration notes the town’s average house price around £313,000, with luxury developments like Shoreline offering units from £330,000 to over £1.3 million. 


  • The Folkestone Triennial (July - October 2025) has drawn visitors and cultural attention, reinforcing the town’s renewed vitality—and no doubt buoying property interest. 


With these dynamics at play, the local property landscape remains compelling—a blend of affordability, coastal charm, and cultural cachet.


4. What This Means for Buyers & Sellers


  • For Sellers: Good news! Values are trending upward modestly, and properties across different tiers continue to attract interest.


  • For Buyers: A still relatively affordable market compared to broader South East regions, especially if you’re exploring semi-detached (£339k) or terraced homes (£268k).


  • For Investors: Cultural regeneration and new developments (like Shoreline) offer opportunities, though marketing strategies may need to reflect the sensitivity around affordability and local image. 


5. Match Estates’ Perspective


At Match Estates, we remain firmly engaged in this vibrant market. Our local expertise ensures we can:


  • Guide first-time buyers toward the right property types within budget.

  • Support downsizers or families seeking coastal value and community connectivity.

  • Navigate lifestyle motivated listings, balancing aspiration with attainability, especially amid regeneration-led projects like Shoreline and festival-driven demand.


Ultimately, Folkestone in August 2025 is defined by steady house price growth, competitive local affordability, and cultural momentum—making it an appealing and dynamic market to watch.


Looking to buy, sell, rent out your home or find a property to rent? Get in contact with myself or Matthew on 01303 475085 to see how we can help!


Sources:

OnTheMarket – Folkestone House Prices

Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Local House Price Data (Folkestone & Hythe, June 2025) https://www.ons.gov.uk/visualisations/housingpriceslocal/E07000112/

Bricks & Logic – Folkestone & Hythe House Price Data (August 2025)

The Times – Selling Folkestone is a Multimillionaire’s Biggest Challenge (August 2025)

The Sun – English Seaside Town Named One of the Best Places to Live by Time Out (2025)

Wikipedia – Folkestone Triennial


 
 
 

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