Houses for sale in Folkestone, Kent
There are 391 results for Folkestone, Kent. Property prices in Folkestone range from £100k to £1.31M with an average price of £329k.
Properties for sale in Folkestone, Kent
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Property market in Folkestone
What's for sale
483 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
483 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 48% | 46% |
| Typical asking price | £325k | £200k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Typical time to sell | 9 weeks | 4 months |
| Typical sold price | £314k | £187k |
| Gross rental yield | 5.4% | 6.4% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −3.6% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around Folkestone
typical asking price, cheapest firstGetting to know Folkestone
stations in FolkestoneSchools in Folkestone
13 primary · 3 secondary · 88% rated good or outstanding- The Folkestone School for Girls secondary · Outstanding
- The Harvey Grammar School secondary · Outstanding
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Folkestone Academy all through · Good
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy primary · Good
Based on 483 homes for sale on Houses now, 2,224 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in Folkestone
What is the average house price in Folkestone?
The average home for sale in Folkestone is priced at £315,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £270,000. This is based on the 483 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Folkestone?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Folkestone costs £225,000 and a 3-bedroom home £300,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £75,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £140,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £410,000.
What price range should I expect in Folkestone?
Most homes in Folkestone are priced between £100,000 and £1.26 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £180,000, and one in five £400,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in Folkestone?
There are 391 homes for sale in Folkestone on Houses right now, plus 54 already under offer. 127 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in Folkestone?
No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Folkestone over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £260,000, 3.7% lower than the year before (£270,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 4% and 3-bedroom homes are down 5%.
How long does it take to sell a home in Folkestone?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 13 weeks. About 26% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 6 months. Houses go faster, in about 9 weeks against about 4 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in Folkestone?
In the year to July 2026, 623 homes sold in Folkestone at a typical price of £280,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £314,000 and flats for about £187,000.
What rental yield can I get in Folkestone?
About 6.4% gross for flats and 5.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Folkestone over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in Folkestone?
Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes for sale in Folkestone. Terraced houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £200,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £725,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near Folkestone?
Of the areas around Folkestone, Sandgate is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £295,000, followed by Hawkinge (£425,000). Folkestone itself is £270,000.
Are homes in Folkestone freehold or leasehold?
About 7 in 10 homes for sale in Folkestone are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 6 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in Folkestone?
There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in Folkestone. 88% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 5 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Folkestone?
Stations in Folkestone include Folkestone West and Folkestone Central.