The Lancers
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£275,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Lancers is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 43% 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 126m away. The median property price is £275,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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: 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 The Lancers, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Folkestone Bowls Centre 1728m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Cheriton Library 717m · 9 min walk
- Sandgate Library 1499m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cheriton Recreation Ground 658m · 8 min walk
- Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground 952m · 12 min walk
- Staff Memorial Garden 1638m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- All Soul's Church of England Primary School 774m · 10 min walk
- Harcourt Primary School 1038m · 13 min walk
- Morehall Primary School and Nursery 1229m · 15 min walk
- Turner Free School 1246m · 16 min walk
- The Folkestone School for Girls 1409m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Risborough Lines — Folkestone and Hythe52
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- Royal Military Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe53
- Newbury Close — Folkestone and Hythe52
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.