Littlemead
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), 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 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%
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
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%
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Littlemead 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Stiles Close) is 76m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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 Littlemead, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Three Hills Sports Park 474m · 6 min walk
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 616m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 681m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 980m · 12 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1301m · 16 min walk
- The New Surgery 1520m · 19 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1556m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cheriton Library 1303m · 16 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1720m · 22 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1793m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 328m · 4 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 912m · 11 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1021m · 13 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1242m · 16 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1350m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone Academy 531m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 531m · 7 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 614m · 8 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 742m · 9 min walk
- Turner Free School 881m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Papworth Close — Folkestone and Hythe50
- Shireway Close — Folkestone and Hythe48
- Fairway Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe48
- Stiles Close — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Norrington Mead — Folkestone and Hythe51
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.