The Green
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 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 70), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — 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 £220,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Green is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Saltwood, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 147 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. 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 and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 9m away. The median property price is £220,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, and 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 199m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% 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
Semi-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 The Green, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hythe Swimming Pool 1733m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Ameican Garden 758m · 10 min walk
- Brockhill Country Park 784m · 10 min walk
- Hythe Green 1164m · 15 min walk
schools (4)
- Saltwood CofE Primary School 200m · 2 min walk
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 511m · 6 min walk
- Brockhill Park Performing Arts College 828m · 10 min walk
- Hythe Bay CofE Primary School 1332m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Old Saltwood Lane — Folkestone and Hythe56
- School Road — Folkestone and Hythe57
- Cylinder Road — Folkestone and Hythe55
- Appledore Crescent — Folkestone and Hythe57
- Sandling Road — Folkestone and Hythe54
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.