Capel-le-FerneWhat is Capel-le-Ferne, Kent like to live in?
The short answer: what Capel-le-Ferne is like to live in
The appeal lies in its clifftop location, offering sea views and proximity to coastal walks. However, it's a relatively quiet residential area with limited amenities, and a car is required to reach Folkestone Central station.
Key stats
Schools
- GoodThe Folkestone School for Girls2.7 miles away · Grammar
- GoodTurner Free School1.7 miles away
- GoodFolkestone Academy1.8 miles away
- GoodFolkestone Primary1.8 miles away
- GoodMorehall Primary School and Nursery1.9 miles away
- GoodAll Soul's Church of England Primary School1.9 miles away
- GoodMundella Primary School2.3 miles away
- GoodCastle Hill Community Primary School2.4 miles away
- GoodSandgate Primary School2.5 miles away
- GoodChrist Church Cep Academy, Folkestone2.6 miles away
Property market
Median sale band by property type, based on Land Registry transactions in a 3-mile radius.
- Semi-detached · CT18 7NB£400,000
- Terraced · CT18 7PQ£330,000
- Semi-detached · CT18 7DD£285,000
Well-known pubs nearby
- The Cat & Custard Pot0.5 mi
- The Mayfly0.6 mi
- White Horse Inn1 mi
- Black Horse1.1 mi
Green space nearby
- Roods Meadow0.6 mi
- Harvest Way Recreation Ground0.9 mi
- Frank and Betty's Field1.1 mi
National Landscape
Within the Kent Downs National Landscape.
Lifestyle at a glance
Counts and scores only — named venues for restaurants and arts/culture aren't tracked yet, unlike pubs and green space above. Water sports and sports & recreation counts come from Sport England's Active Places Power data (CC BY 4.0).
Healthcare nearby
Source: NHS Digital Organisation Data Service (ODS). Hospital counts are individual hospital sites, not NHS Trusts — one Trust often runs several sites.
Practicalities
Is Capel-le-Ferne a good place to live?
Capel-le-Ferne is a large village in Kent. Peak trains to St Pancras take about 64 minutes from Folkestone Central. There is 1 grammar school nearby. Recorded crime is very low. Whether it is a good place to live depends on what you need it to do — the figures above are the ones worth checking first.
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What is it like living in Capel-le-Ferne?
The appeal lies in its clifftop location, offering sea views and proximity to coastal walks. However, it's a relatively quiet residential area with limited amenities, and a car is required to reach Folkestone Central station.
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