Linksway Close
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.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Linksway Close is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 117 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 148m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 375m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Linksway Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 320m · 4 min walk
- Three Hills Sports Park 799m · 10 min walk
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 962m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1085m · 14 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1160m · 14 min walk
- The New Surgery 1432m · 18 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1659m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cheriton Library 1579m · 20 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1616m · 20 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1868m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 559m · 7 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 1013m · 13 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1172m · 15 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1456m · 18 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1656m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone Academy 376m · 5 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 376m · 5 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 826m · 10 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 975m · 12 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1043m · 13 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.