Cornwallis Avenue
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
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%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
At £748,750, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Cornwallis Avenue is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 209 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% 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 (Coniston Road) is 293m away. The median property price is £748,750, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 10 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 472m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Cornwallis Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Three Hills Sports Park 190m · 2 min walk
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 350m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 1028m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 568m · 7 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1104m · 14 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1166m · 15 min walk
- The New Surgery 1288m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Folkestone Library 1357m · 17 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1492m · 19 min walk
- Cheriton Library 1498m · 19 min walk
- Sandgate Library 1792m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lower Radnor Park 516m · 6 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 555m · 7 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 733m · 9 min walk
- Morehall Recreation Ground 761m · 10 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 890m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- The Harvey Grammar School 474m · 6 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 652m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone Academy 656m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 656m · 8 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 747m · 9 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.