Firs Lane
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £241,250, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £241,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Firs Lane is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (65 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is playground (playground, 94m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 252m away. The median property price is £241,250, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 398m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Firs Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 1775m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Cheriton Recreation Ground 380m · 5 min walk
- Staff Memorial Garden 890m · 11 min walk
- Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground 1643m · 20 min walk
- Enbrook Park 1945m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Harcourt Primary School 399m · 5 min walk
- All Soul's Church of England Primary School 521m · 6 min walk
- Turner Free School 881m · 11 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 1133m · 14 min walk
- Sandgate Primary School 1781m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pine Way — Folkestone and Hythe57
- Sandling Road — Folkestone and Hythe54
- Firs Close — Folkestone and Hythe54
- Appledore Crescent — Folkestone and Hythe57
- The Green — Folkestone and Hythe56
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.