Southmead Close
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (below average).
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
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%
At £425,995, 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
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 £425,995 based on only 5 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Southmead Close 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 (Stiles Close) is 162m away. The median property price is £425,995, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 393m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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), 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Southmead Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 914m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1005m · 13 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1453m · 18 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1559m · 20 min walk
- The New Surgery 1641m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Cheriton Library 1131m · 14 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1808m · 23 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1844m · 23 min walk
- Sandgate Library 1855m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Morehall Recreation Ground 314m · 4 min walk
- Lower Radnor Park 945m · 12 min walk
- Upper Radnor Park 1010m · 13 min walk
- Kingsnorth Gardens 1170m · 15 min walk
- Grimston Gardens 1190m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- The Harvey Grammar School 393m · 5 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 545m · 7 min walk
- Folkestone Academy 728m · 9 min walk
- Folkestone Primary 728m · 9 min walk
- Turner Free School 775m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Littlemead — Folkestone and Hythe52
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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