Old Mead
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £470,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 12% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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 — 12% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
At £470,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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
Old Mead 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 (Middle Mead) is 113m away. The median property price is £470,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 4 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 450m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Old Mead, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Three Hills Sports Park 554m · 7 min walk
- PureGym 577m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 708m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 983m · 12 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1238m · 16 min walk
- The New Surgery 1472m · 18 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1563m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Cheriton Library 1388m · 17 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1669m · 21 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1792m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 386m · 5 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 912m · 11 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1039m · 13 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1283m · 16 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1425m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Folkestone Academy 452m · 6 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 452m · 6 min walk
- The Harvey Grammar School 714m · 9 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 837m · 10 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 848m · 11 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.