Should I Move to Folkestone?

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.

Is Folkestone a good area 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.

Are house prices going up in Folkestone?

Overall, sold prices in Folkestone over the last year were 15% up on the previous year and 23% up on the 2018 peak of £245,335. ...