Lucy Avenue
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (40), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£430,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Lucy Avenue 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 38m away. The median property price is £430,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. The nearest school is just 413m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Lucy Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 497m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1011m · 13 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1210m · 15 min walk
- The New Surgery 1457m · 18 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1591m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cheriton Library 1444m · 18 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1650m · 21 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1814m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 429m · 5 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 939m · 12 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1077m · 14 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1336m · 17 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1497m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone Academy 414m · 5 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 414m · 5 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 796m · 10 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 835m · 10 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 904m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Chalk Close — Folkestone and Hythe46
- Binyon Grove — Folkestone and Hythe51
- Stanbury Crescent — Folkestone and Hythe46
- Blunden Drive — Folkestone and Hythe51
- Hollands Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe49
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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