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Folkestone
City in Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom
Overview
Folkestone, a coastal town on the English Channel, is known for its lively arts scene, charming harbour, and seafront promenades. It combines Victorian elegance with creative energy, making it a unique getaway just an hour from London.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
London Borough
Tower Hamlets
Population
47,356
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.08°, 1.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,738
Local Cost
$1,565
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
11.4°C
Summer Avg
16.5°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
27.9°C
Record Low
-2.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
770 mm
Internet Speed
241 Mbps
Upload
129 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
117
Coworking
1
Cafes
47
Nightlife
50
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LYX
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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