Marine Walk
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (35), safety (40), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). 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 (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%
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
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Marine Walk 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 362m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Marine Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 1414m · 18 min walk
- Three Hills Sports Park 1539m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Guildhall Surgery 1464m · 18 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1565m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Sandgate Library 930m · 12 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1625m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Leas 450m · 6 min walk
- Lower Leas Coastal Park 483m · 6 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 668m · 8 min walk
- Augusta Gardens 706m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- The Folkestone School for Girls 868m · 11 min walk
- Sandgate Primary School 956m · 12 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 1265m · 16 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 1482m · 18 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1726m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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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.