Elm Gardens
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£610,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (4/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (4/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£610,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 10% over 5 years, but environment scores only 4/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £610,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Elm Gardens is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Hythe, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (73 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 161m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £610,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 2 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elm Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hythe Swimming Pool 669m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Hythe Green 1401m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Hythe Bay CofE Primary School 1350m · 17 min walk
- Saltwood CofE Primary School 1527m · 19 min walk
- Seabrook Church of England Primary School 1699m · 21 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 1735m · 22 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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