Property investment stats for Folkestone, South East

• Rental yields are attractive at 6.1%, with the top performing postcode district delivering 6.0%.
• The large private rented sector (in the 87th percentile) suggests sustained tenant demand and a ready market for landlords.
• Median asking prices for both 3-bedroom houses (£375,000) and 2-bedroom flats (£225,000) remain accessible, making entry costs manageable for new investors.

• One-year capital growth has changed by -1.2%, so short-term capital appreciation is currently limited.
• The unemployment rate is in the 77th percentile, which may affect tenant stability and rental arrears risk.
• Owner-occupation is relatively low (26th percentile), which could signal less long-term stability within the local market.

Folkestone’s outlook for investors is shaped by its robust rental yields and a private rented sector that is among the largest in Britain. With annualised growth over three years at 2.8%, the area has demonstrated resilience even as recent capital growth has been more muted.

Rental demand is likely to stay strong given the high proportion of single occupier households (81st percentile) and a sizeable younger population. While short-term price appreciation may be subdued, investors can take advantage of properties selling with a median discount of £2,625 (the typical achieved discount). Over the next year, Folkestone should continue to offer solid rental returns and steady liquidity, though capital growth may remain modest.