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Is Folkestone right for you?
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The average house price in Folkestone is £278,876, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Folkestone house price trends over the last 30 years.
£278,876
£607,154
£189,418
£372,011
£274,759
Is Folkestone a nice place to live?
Folkestone is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent.
How safe is Folkestone?
Folkestone has an average crime rate of 118.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Parking Area and Rendezvous Street, as reported by Kent Police.
What are the best schools in Folkestone?
Folkestone has 22 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School, Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School, The Harvey Grammar School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Capel-le-Ferne Primary School and Castle Hill Community Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Folkestone?
The majority of residents in Folkestone identify as White (British) (83%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (85%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.