Darby Place
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. 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 (15), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Darby Place is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 444 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 235 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Guildhall Pharmacy (pharmacy, 18m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Shellons Street Car Park) is 196m away. The median property price is £275,000. Based on 3 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 304m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 48 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Darby Place, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Grace Hill Studios 249m · 3 min walk
- F51 302m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 25m · 0 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 566m · 7 min walk
- The New Surgery 800m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 265m · 3 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 913m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Upper Radnor Park 541m · 7 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 637m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 305m · 4 min walk
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 441m · 6 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 606m · 8 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 643m · 8 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 923m · 12 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.
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