Grimston Avenue
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £222,500, 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 safety (40) 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 walkability (45) 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
Limited by safety (40), 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 £222,500 — 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
Grimston Avenue is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 188 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. 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 (The Metropole) is 278m away. The median property price is £222,500, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 54 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. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Grimston Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 829m · 10 min walk
- Three Hills Sports Park 948m · 12 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1069m · 13 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1160m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Sandgate Library 1036m · 13 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1385m · 17 min walk
- Cheriton Library 1748m · 22 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1996m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Grimston Gardens 88m · 1 min walk
- The Leas 549m · 7 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 625m · 8 min walk
- Lower Leas Coastal Park 646m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Sandgate Primary School 678m · 8 min walk
- The Folkestone School for Girls 780m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 887m · 11 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 911m · 11 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1235m · 15 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.