Shorncliffe Road
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £292,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 7% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £292,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Shorncliffe Road is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (48 incidents in 12 months). 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 (Wellfield Road) is 102m away. The median property price is £292,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 96 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 376m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within 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
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Shorncliffe Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 371m · 5 min walk
- Three Hills Sports Park 552m · 7 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1084m · 14 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1431m · 18 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1814m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Sandgate Library 1123m · 14 min walk
- Cheriton Library 1193m · 15 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1689m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Grimston Gardens 556m · 7 min walk
- Enbrook Park 988m · 12 min walk
- Morehall Recreation Ground 1018m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- The Harvey Grammar School 376m · 5 min walk
- Sandgate Primary School 521m · 6 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 752m · 9 min walk
- The Folkestone School for Girls 783m · 10 min walk
- Turner Free School 1175m · 15 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.