Alexandra Street
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (fair).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £178,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Alexandra Street is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 131 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Tesco Express (convenience, 63m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 77m away. The median property price is £178,500, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 181m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 20% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Alexandra Street, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- The New Surgery 364m · 4 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 648m · 8 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 949m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wood Avenue Library 181m · 2 min walk
- Folkestone Library 842m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Danni & James Community Friendship Park 260m · 3 min walk
- Bruce Porter Garden 706m · 9 min walk
- East Cliff Triangle 736m · 9 min walk
- Harbour Ward Community Gardens 816m · 10 min walk
- Payers Park 877m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 181m · 2 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- Martello Primary 528m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 629m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 792m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gough Road — Folkestone and Hythe54
- Kent Road — Folkestone and Hythe56
- Dover Road — Folkestone and Hythe59
- Sidney Street — Folkestone and Hythe57
- Shaftesbury Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe56
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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