Tyson Road
Folkestone and Hythe, Kent, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 (£220,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Tyson Road is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime rates are above average, with 160 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 46% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 111m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. 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 341m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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 Tyson Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- East Cliff Sports 929m · 12 min walk
- F51 1079m · 14 min walk
- Grace Hill Studios 1196m · 15 min walk
hospitals (3)
- The New Surgery 532m · 7 min walk
- The Laser Clinic - Folkestone 694m · 9 min walk
- Guildhall Surgery 1256m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Wood Avenue Library 342m · 4 min walk
- Folkestone Library 1161m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Castle Hill Community Primary School 342m · 4 min walk
- Martello Primary 520m · 6 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
- Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy 716m · 9 min walk
- Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School 1079m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- George Gurr Crescent — Folkestone and Hythe45
- Montgomery Way — Folkestone and Hythe44
- Brabner Close — Folkestone and Hythe44
- Plimsoll Avenue — Folkestone and Hythe46
- Fulmar Mews — Folkestone and Hythe47
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.