Dover Road
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £225,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 2% 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).
Workable for families, but safety (45) 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £225,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dover Road is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 131 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 44% of reported crimes. 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 70m away. The median property price is £225,000, with moderate growth of 2% over five years. Based on 97 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 289m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | 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 Dover Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- F51 665m · 8 min walk
- Grace Hill Studios 784m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The New Surgery 435m · 5 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 743m · 9 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 883m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wood Avenue Library 290m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone Library 747m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 290m · 4 min walk
- Martello Primary 503m · 6 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 555m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 662m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shaftesbury Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe54
- Sidney Street — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Wood Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Ethelbert Road — Folkestone and Hythe54
- Joyes Road — Folkestone and Hythe55
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.