Shoreline Crescent
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£650,000) 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.
Median price £650,000 based on only 13 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Shoreline Crescent 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 dominate reports. 303 violent offences were recorded (40% 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 355m away. The median property price is £650,000. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 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 359m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Shoreline Crescent, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 679m · 8 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1217m · 15 min walk
- The New Surgery 1426m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 605m · 8 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1478m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bayle Pond Gardens 428m · 5 min walk
- Folkestone Garden of Remembrance 455m · 6 min walk
- Memorial Garden 515m · 6 min walk
- Payers Park 547m · 7 min walk
- Clifton Gardens 631m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 359m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 783m · 10 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 810m · 10 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1294m · 16 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1299m · 16 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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