Tontine Street
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £111,214 with hot market liquidity. Strong 27% 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 90), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£111,214).
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£111,214).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £111,214, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Tontine Street is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is a significant concern, with 365 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 208 violent offences were recorded (57% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is bar (bar, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (The Cube) is 97m away. The median property price is £111,214, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 253m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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 | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Tontine Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- F51 128m · 2 min walk
- Grace Hill Studios 164m · 2 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 401m · 5 min walk
- The New Surgery 853m · 11 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 1136m · 14 min walk
libraries (2)
- Folkestone Library 140m · 2 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 875m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 254m · 3 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 341m · 4 min walk
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 698m · 9 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 758m · 10 min walk
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 875m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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- Grace Hill — Folkestone and Hythe48
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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.