Back Street
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Back Street is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 189 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Sandy's Fish and Chips (fast food, 6m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 116m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 125m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Back Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- F51 422m · 5 min walk
- Grace Hill Studios 455m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 697m · 9 min walk
- The New Surgery 1040m · 13 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1348m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 438m · 6 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1007m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 125m · 2 min walk
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 392m · 5 min walk
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 820m · 10 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 983m · 12 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 1007m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Southern Way — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Rossendale Road — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Bridge Street — Folkestone and Hythe46
- North Close — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Brooke Road — Folkestone and Hythe45
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.