Folkestone vs Littlestone-on-Sea

At £332,015, Folkestone undercuts Littlestone On Sea (£415,449) by around 20% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat at £266,614, while in Littlestone On Sea it is a flat at £179,154.

Littlestone On Sea has a crime rate of 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Folkestone at 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Folkestone is violent-crime, while in Littlestone On Sea it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 19 schools in Folkestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Littlestone On Sea, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Folkestone averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Littlestone On Sea's 363.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Folkestone and 89.1% in Littlestone On Sea. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Folkestone and 69.3% in Littlestone On Sea.

→Folkestone is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (369 vs 363 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Folkestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Littlestone On Sea averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Folkestone and £1,184 in Littlestone On Sea. 63.6% of homes in Folkestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Littlestone On Sea.

→Folkestone has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,877 in Folkestone and £32,877 in Littlestone On Sea. The median age is 47.5 in Folkestone and 47.5 in Littlestone On Sea. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Folkestone versus 65.8% in Littlestone On Sea. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Folkestone and 52.2% in Littlestone On Sea.

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