Is Folkestone a nice place to live?

Folkestone has a great community spirit with a really welcoming, family friendly vibe. Whilst it can be very seasonal and busier in the seaside months, much like any seaside town, crime rates are fairly low all year round and are lower than average for the Kent area.

Is Folkestone a good place to invest?

Folkestone among best areas to buy a home in 2020: good-value Kent seaside town has outstanding schools and fast London commutes. Folkestone is still relatively good-value, but its increasing profile is starting to drive up prices as more Londoners discover there is life beyond Brighton.

What are they building on Folkestone seafront?

Folkestone Harbour Company has secured outline planning consent for mixed-use development at Folkestone Harbour and seafront. This envisages building up to 1000 homes, with a mix of beach houses, apartments and townhouses, together with a range of sports and recreation amenities and the creation of new public spaces.

Is Folkestone The New Brighton?

Folkestone is no Brighton, Whitby or Falmouth – and that’s no bad thing. It was the Channel Tunnel that finally spelt the end of days for Folkestone. At the start of the 20th century, the town was a thriving port and a popular holiday destination among royalty and the British elite.

When did Folkestone Harbour station close?

31 May 2014
On 20 November 2013 the Department for Transport published a proposal to close the line and station serving Folkestone Harbour. Consultation on the closure ended on 28 February 2014, and the line was formally closed on 31 May 2014.

Which is the safest town in Kent?

There are safer parts of Kent, starting with Birchington which ranks as the safest area in Kent, followed up by Herne and Broomfield in second place, and Bearsted in third place.

How much does a four bedroom detached house in Folkestone cost?

Miles and Barr are offering this lovely detached home in Broadmead Village, Folkestone with four double bedrooms upstairs and a study downstairs offeri… Guide price £500,000-520,000. Rarely available four bedroom detached house, which would make an ideal family home!

Is there a house by the sea in Folkestone?

MARTIN&CO are delighted to offer this one bedroom ground floor apartment. Located in Sandgate High Street, this property is the home by the sea you have been looking for. The accommodation comprises of lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The property also has private front and rear gardens. Marketed by Martin & Co – Folkestone.

Which is the best Folkestone Maisonette for first time buyers?

Marketed by Laing Bennett – Lyminge, Folkestone. A beautifully modern maisonette ideal for first time buyers or investors alike. Conveniently located for the town centre and harbour. Marketed by Wards – Folkestone.