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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
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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