Zig Zag Path
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 (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and 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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Zig Zag Path is located in Folkestone and Hythe, near Folkestone, Kent. Crime is around average for the area, with 114 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 54% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is HatHats (cafe, 35m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Castle House) is 242m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Zig Zag Path, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Guildhall Surgery 881m · 11 min walk
- Royal Victoria Hospital and Folkestone Minor Injury Unit 1207m · 15 min walk
- The New Surgery 1703m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Folkestone Library 974m · 12 min walk
- Sandgate Library 1611m · 20 min walk
- Wood Avenue Library 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Memorial Garden 78m · 1 min walk
- Clifton Gardens 147m · 2 min walk
- Lower Leas Coastal Park 230m · 3 min walk
- Augusta Gardens 257m · 3 min walk
schools (5)
- Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone 800m · 10 min walk
- St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary School 1340m · 17 min walk
- Mundella Primary School 1543m · 19 min walk
- The Beacon Folkestone 1692m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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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.