Harbour Approach Road
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Harbour Approach Road is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Sip at the Signal Box (cafe, 89m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 79m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 321m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Harbour Approach Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 726m · 9 min walk
- The New Surgery 1220m · 15 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1517m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 496m · 6 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1208m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bayle Pond Gardens 219m · 3 min walk
- Payers Park 354m · 4 min walk
- Harbour Ward Community Gardens 387m · 5 min walk
- East Cliff Triangle 476m · 6 min walk
- Bruce Porter Garden 648m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 346m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 1029m · 13 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1142m · 14 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 1208m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Alexandra Gardens — Folkestone and Hythe60
- The Tram Road — Folkestone and Hythe45
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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