Brambledown
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £180,000, this is accessible for first-time buyers. Good transport links add convenience.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £180,000, but safety (40) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Brambledown is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 224 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 40% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Cubitt House) is 178m away. The median property price is £180,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m away. The profile suggests appeal to both first-time buyers and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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)
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 9 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Brambledown, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- F51 363m · 4 min walk
- Grace Hill Studios 448m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The New Surgery 404m · 5 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 437m · 6 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 662m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 423m · 5 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 498m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Mundella Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 498m · 6 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 576m · 7 min walk
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 682m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 685m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Walter Tull Way — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Cornwallis Close — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Ship Street — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Radnor Park Gardens — Folkestone and Hythe55
- St John's Church Road — Folkestone and Hythe55
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.