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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary SchoolOutstandingThe Harvey Grammar SchoolOutstandingSt Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolOutstandingCheriton Primary SchoolGoodSandgate Primary SchoolGoodThe average house price in Folkestone is £284,523, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Folkestone house price trends over the last 30 years.
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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 a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 88 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% above the national average, and 28% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Folkestone?
Folkestone has 23 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.
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.