Beatty Close Folkestone
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT19), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500073.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Folkestone and Hythe costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brabner Park, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 166 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £133,000 | £133,000 | £133,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2017 | 7 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 11 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £133,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 6 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £122,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2008 | 7 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2006 | 3 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £126,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 3 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1999 | 2 CT19 6HY | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 7 CT19 6HY | Semi-detached | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Folkestone and Hythe in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,231 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (59% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 6HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| CT19 6HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 59 m and 62 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 6HX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT19 6HY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wood Avenue Folkestone | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Shellons Street Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.1 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 96.1 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The New Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mistvale Chemists | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackbull Road Dental Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brabner Park 5,900 m² | 300 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,160 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Two Martello towers, East Cliff | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Medieval ringwork with bailey and approach causeway, incorporating a bowl barrow on Castle Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wingate Hill | Hill | 670 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Sugarloaf Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Holy Well Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Folkestone Beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Lady Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Folkestone and Hythe: see them on the Folkestone and Hythe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local CT19 6JX | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2026 |
| SPM Distributors CT19 6JX | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Del Boys CT19 6JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| The Little Scoop CT19 6JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Taste of China CT19 6JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Sidney Street Best One CT19 6HQ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Nila Convenience Store CT19 6JJ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Papas Fish & Chips CT19 5PH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Little Acorns Pre-School CT19 6LY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Folkestone Baptist Church CT19 6LY | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse CT19 5NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near George Gurr Crescent (33); On or near Fleming Way (28); On or near Walton Manor Close (23); On or near Park View (18); On or near Page Place (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Page Place · Calgary Crescent · Hill Road · Park View · Kitchener Square · Hill Road · Fleming Way · Wood Avenue · Wallace Mews · Holly Close · Joyes Close · Walton Manor Close
All the streets in CT19 and across Folkestone and Hythe.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.