Foster Way
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £287,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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: 11% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by 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 £287,000 — 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%
How Life Works Here
Foster Way is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Grimston Avenue) is 121m away. The median property price is £287,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 9 transactions 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Foster Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 499m · 6 min walk
- Three Hills Sports Park 593m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 1637m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 794m · 10 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1050m · 13 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1576m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Sandgate Library 1277m · 16 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1304m · 16 min walk
- Cheriton Library 1579m · 20 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Grimston Gardens 285m · 4 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 486m · 6 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 658m · 8 min walk
- The Leas 817m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- The Harvey Grammar School 611m · 8 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 751m · 9 min walk
- Sandgate Primary School 768m · 10 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 954m · 12 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 1251m · 16 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.