Kent
Living in Folkestone, Kent
Thinking of moving to Folkestone? Our area guide covers everything you need to know about living in Folkestone, Kent - from school ratings and house prices to broadband speeds and local amenities.
£312,973
Average price
76
Homes for sale
9
Schools good or better
1.8 Gbps
Max broadband
Property Market in Folkestone
£312,973
Average asking price
76
Properties for sale
Average Prices by Type in Folkestone
| Type | Avg. Price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | £312,973 | 76 |
Recent Sold Prices in Folkestone
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Mar 2016 |
| 1, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £168,000 | Semi-detached | Dec 2017 |
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £348,500 | Semi-detached | Feb 2022 |
| 2, ROSEMARY VILLAS | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Oct 2005 |
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 | Not rated | 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
1800 Mbps
Max Download
1800 Mbps
Median Download
Superfast
Ultrafast
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Availability
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
Restaurants
- Sandy's 0.1 mi
- Bella Vita Folkestone 0.1 mi
- The Fat Raj (Folkestone) 0.1 mi
- Marleys 0.1 mi
- Burrito Buoy 0.1 mi
Cafes
- Mugs 0.1 mi
- Diamond Cafe 0.1 mi
- The Captain's Table Cafe 0.1 mi
- FOLKLORE 0.1 mi
- Androus Cafe 0.1 mi
Pubs
- Jolsons Party Bar 0.1 mi
- The Pickled Egg Pub Company Limited 0.1 mi
- Shanghai Inn Cocktail Bar and Restaurant 0.1 mi
- The Old Buoy 0.1 mi
- Jam Jar 0.1 mi
GP Surgeries
- Mindfulness 0.1 mi
- Jackson & Co Eye Care, Folkestone 0.2 mi
- Harbour Medical Centre, Folkestone Health Centre 0.2 mi
- The Hearing Health Clinic 0.3 mi
- Faith Foot Care limited 0.3 mi
Gyms
- STOP DROP YOGA 0.1 mi
- STOP DROP YOGA 0.1 mi
- Motion Labs 0.1 mi
- Motion Labs 0.1 mi
- Folkestone 51 - skatepark, climbing wall & boxing gym 0.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Superdrug Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- PromoFarma 0.4 mi
- Guildhall Pharmacy & Travel Vaccination Clinic 0.4 mi
- FOLCA 0.4 mi
Planning & Heritage in Folkestone
No special planning designations found near the town centre.