Mackenzie Drive Folkestone
89 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT20), about 840 m (0.5 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500303.
- Energy: 80 homes have an energy certificate (C: 46, D: 33, F: 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 West, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 89 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White House Surgery, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
80 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (37); House, end-terrace (25); House, semi-detached (14). Built: 1950-1966 (63); 1967-1975 (6); 1983-1990 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (45); rented (private) (29); owner-occupied (6).
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 (53% of about 1,090 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
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026 to 19 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 3LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CT20 3LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 89 addresses are between 58 m and 63 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 3LS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 3LT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 36 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Naseby Avenue Shorncliffe | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 93 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest White House Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Folkestone Dental Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 170 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Le Quesne 4.3 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 360 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Martello tower no 6, Sandgate, Folkestone, a scheduled monument, 830 m (0.5 miles) south. 19 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martello tower no 6, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Martello tower no 7, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Shorncliffe Redoubt, Shorncliffe Camp | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Casebourne Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Paraker Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Cherry Garden Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| The Hart Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 11 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 22 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 56 | 89 |
33 of the street's 89 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daows Thai Kitchen CT20 3LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Mummas Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 180 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shorncliffe Stores CT20 3EF | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Gurkha Hill CT20 3JT | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Mellowmen CT20 3JT | Mobile caterer | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Golden Arrow CT20 3NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ross Way (18); On or near St Mark'S Close (11); On or near Naseby Avenue (10); On or near Wesleyan Close (9); On or near Royal Military Avenue (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 38% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, semi-detached (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, end-terrace (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mackenzie Drive · Wesleyan Close · Cavalry Court · Military Road · Naseby Avenue · St Mark's Close · Newbury Close · Alma Road · Cromwell Park Place · Wellington Road · Risborough Lines · Waterloo Road
All the streets in CT20 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.