North Downs East
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares North Downs East in Folkestone and Hythe using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is North Downs East a good place to live?
North Downs East may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Folkestone and Hythe below.
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North Downs East at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in North Downs East
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.97 per 1,000 people
Percentile
79th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in North Downs East
House prices
Average sold price
£367,530
Percentile
68th percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in North Downs East
Flood risk in North Downs East
Transport in North Downs East
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is North Downs East a good place to live?
North Downs East may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is North Downs East safe?
North Downs East ranks in the 79th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in North Downs East?
The average sold price is £367,530, with house prices in the 68th percentile nationally.
How are schools in North Downs East?
Schools rank in the 91st percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near North Downs East?
Nearby public profiles include Broadmead in Folkestone and Hythe and Hythe Rural in Folkestone and Hythe.
