Pound Way
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. 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
Good with limitations — walkable.
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
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
Pound Way is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 802 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 307 violent offences were recorded (38% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Folkestone Post Office (post office, 40m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Middelburg Square) is 227m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 181m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Pound Way, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 454m · 6 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1008m · 13 min walk
- The New Surgery 1204m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 389m · 5 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1266m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bayle Pond Gardens 295m · 4 min walk
- Payers Park 361m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone Garden of Remembrance 406m · 5 min walk
- Memorial Garden 568m · 7 min walk
- Clifton Gardens 648m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 181m · 2 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 621m · 8 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 669m · 8 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1073m · 13 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1075m · 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.
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