Dean Mead
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). Price data (£425,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
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 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%
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 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 (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£425,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £425,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £425,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Dean Mead 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 38m away. The median property price is £425,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 262m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 46 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dean Mead, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 517m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 832m · 10 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1040m · 13 min walk
- The New Surgery 1275m · 16 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1411m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Wood Avenue Library 1471m · 18 min walk
- Cheriton Library 1572m · 20 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1629m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 583m · 7 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 760m · 10 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 910m · 11 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1189m · 15 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1405m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone Academy 263m · 3 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 263m · 3 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 652m · 8 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 798m · 10 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 808m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Harriot Close — Folkestone and Hythe46
- Middle Mead — Folkestone and Hythe46
- Pike Close — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Thompson Close — Folkestone and Hythe44
- Brooke Road — Folkestone and Hythe47
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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