Road of Remembrance
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.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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%
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 (25), 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
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
Road of Remembrance is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 765 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 303 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 203m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. 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 140m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Road of Remembrance, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 560m · 7 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1138m · 14 min walk
- The New Surgery 1208m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 397m · 5 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1238m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bayle Pond Gardens 161m · 2 min walk
- Payers Park 299m · 4 min walk
- Harbour Ward Community Gardens 585m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone Garden of Remembrance 598m · 8 min walk
- East Cliff Triangle 662m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 140m · 2 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 516m · 6 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 781m · 10 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1099m · 14 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 1238m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- East Cliff Passage — Folkestone and Hythe49
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.