Cherry Garden Avenue
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £195,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£195,000).
Safety score of 25 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£195,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 £195,000, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Cherry Garden Avenue is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 (Stiles Close) is 208m away. The median property price is £195,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 451m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Cherry Garden Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Three Hills Sports Park 445m · 6 min walk
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 513m · 6 min walk
- PureGym 916m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1115m · 14 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1535m · 19 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1671m · 21 min walk
- The New Surgery 1734m · 22 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cheriton Library 1053m · 13 min walk
- Sandgate Library 1889m · 24 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1920m · 24 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1937m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 209m · 3 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 1054m · 13 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1122m · 14 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1280m · 16 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1281m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- The Harvey Grammar School 451m · 6 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 484m · 6 min walk
- Turner Free School 670m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone Academy 785m · 10 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 785m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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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.