St Johns Road
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 (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £330,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
St Johns Road is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Hythe, Kent. Crime levels are below the local average (55 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Harpswood Lane) is 110m away. The median property price is £330,000, though prices have fallen 40% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 30m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% 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), 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 St Johns Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hythe Swimming Pool 1666m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Brockhill Country Park 625m · 8 min walk
- Hythe Green 842m · 10 min walk
- The Ameican Garden 1136m · 14 min walk
schools (4)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 30m · 0 min walk
- Saltwood CofE Primary School 676m · 8 min walk
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 724m · 9 min walk
- Hythe Bay CofE Primary School 1032m · 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.
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