Living in Folkestone, Kent
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Property Market in Folkestone
Average Prices by Type in FolkestoneThis is the average asking price of homes currently listed for sale on Domovita in this area - not sold prices. For prices homes actually sold for, see our sold-price pages.
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £358,605 | 38 |
| Flat | £234,639 | 14 |
| Terrace | £310,714 | 7 |
| Maisonette | £225,000 | 5 |
| Semi-detached | £482,500 | 4 |
| Cottage | £250,000 | 1 |
| Detached | £850,000 | 1 |
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Local administration around Folkestone
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Folkestone
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Medical Practice | Folkestone Health Centre, 15-25 Dover Road, Folkestone | 0.2 mi | 01303 220707 |
| Guildhall Street Surgery | 65-69 Guildhall Street, Folkestone | 0.3 mi | 01303 851411 |
| Manor Clinic | 31 Manor Road, Folkestone | 0.5 mi | 01303 851122 |
| The New Surgery | 128 Canterbury Road, Folkestone | 0.5 mi | 01303 243516 |
| Sandgate Road | 180 Sandgate Road, Folkestone | 1.2 mi | 01303 851241 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Folkestone
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots | 24-26 Sandgate Road, Folkestone | 0.3 mi | 01843 223775 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | 42-44 Sandgate Road, Folkestone | 0.4 mi | 01303 253980 |
| Guildhall Pharmacy | 110 Guildhall Street, Folkestone | 0.4 mi | 01303 259414 |
| Mcardle Pharmacy | 41 Canterbury Road, Folkestone | 0.4 mi | 01303 251511 |
| Mistvale Chemists | 127 Canterbury Road, Folkestone | 0.5 mi | 01303 254392 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Folkestone
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildhall Street (dental Surgery) | 27 Guildhall Street, Folkestone | 0.3 mi | |
| Folkestone Dental Clinic | 45-47 Canterbury Road, Folkestone | 0.4 mi | |
| Leas Dental Studio | 83 Sandgate Road, Folkestone | 0.4 mi | |
| Bupa Dental Care Folkestone | 92 Sandgate Road, Folkestone | 0.5 mi | |
| Blackbull Road Dental Surgery | 100 Black Bull Road, Folkestone | 0.5 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Folkestone
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30, COOLINGE ROAD | £290,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| 56, ST JOHNS STREET | £220,000 | Terraced | Jul 2026 |
| FLAT 2, CHANNEL VIEW, 5, MARINE CRESCENT | £190,000 | Flat | Jul 2026 |
| 30, ST MICHAELS STREET | £295,000 | Semi-detached | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 11, GLENDALE, THE BAYLE | £95,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 1, 1, MARINE TERRACE | £115,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 12, GLENDALE, THE BAYLE | £73,500 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
| 6, GROVE ROAD | £325,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| 5, ROSSENDALE ROAD | £270,000 | Terraced | Jun 2026 |
| FLAT 1, 28, ST MICHAELS STREET | £135,000 | Flat | Jun 2026 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Folkestone
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Not rated | 0.2 mi |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Mundella Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| Martello Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Folkestone Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Sandgate Primary School | Good | 1.4 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy | Good | 1.0 mi |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Turner Free School | Good | 1.6 mi |
Broadband in Folkestone
Local Amenities in Folkestone
Parks & Green Spaces
- Payers Park 0.1 mi
- Playground 0.2 mi
- Bayle Pond Gardens 0.2 mi
- East Cliff Triangle 0.2 mi
- Pitch 0.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Harbour Mini Market And Off License 0.2 mi
- Lidl 0.2 mi
- Asda 0.3 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.5 mi
- Morrisons 1.1 mi
Train Stations
- Folkestone Central Rail Station 0.7 mi
- Folkestone West Rail Station 1.4 mi
Airports
- Chalksole Green Airstrip 4.5 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Folkestone Health Centre 0.2 mi
- Kent Community Health 0.3 mi
- Guildhall Pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Guildhall Surgery 0.4 mi
- McCardle Pharmacy 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Folkestone
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Planning & Heritage in Folkestone
No special planning designations found near the town centre.