North Downs West
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares North Downs West in Folkestone and Hythe using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is North Downs West a good place to live?
North Downs West 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 and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, 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 West 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
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
Crime rate in North Downs West
Crime rate
Crime rate
8.3 per 1,000 people
Percentile
93rd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in North Downs West
House prices
Average sold price
£531,455
Percentile
90th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in North Downs West
Flood risk in North Downs West
Transport in North Downs West
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 West a good place to live?
North Downs West 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 and house prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is North Downs West safe?
North Downs West ranks in the 93rd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in North Downs West?
The average sold price is £531,455, with house prices in the 90th percentile nationally.
How are schools in North Downs West?
Schools rank in the 90th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near North Downs West?
Nearby public profiles include Hythe in Folkestone and Hythe and Broadmead in Folkestone and Hythe.
