Area Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT19 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT19 postcode area.

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Population

28,208

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,167 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
workEmployment
3/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 42, CT19 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £276k. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.

home £276,535 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT19 is a postcode district in Folkestone and Hythe, South East, covering 633 active and 202 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT19 (15%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT19 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT19 are around £276k, down 4.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT19 at 293 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT19 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.1%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3484
Anti-social behaviour978
Shoplifting828
Criminal damage and arson723
Other theft545

school Local Schools

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Turner Free School

Good654 pupils
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils
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Harcourt Primary School

Good191 pupils
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The Beacon Folkestone

Outstanding393 pupils
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils
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Birchwood

Good0 pupils
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The Harvey Grammar School

Outstanding1025 pupils
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cherry Garden B&B
  • Rob Roy Guest House
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Bar Invicta
  • Black Bull - Hungry Horse
  • Eastcliff Tavern
  • Foco Club
  • Folkestone Bowls Centre
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • The Village Childrens Centre
  • Thong Dees Thai
  • Bannatynes Health Club
  • Basils
  • Beanos Cafe
  • + 29 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Booker Cash & Carry
  • BP Petrol Station and M&S Food
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd
  • Morrisons
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Travis Perkins
  • Argos
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Bargain Warehouse
  • Best One
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Aspendos Cheriton
  • Authentic Kebab
  • Bengal Spice
  • Cheriton Balti & Tandoori Take Away
  • Cheriton Fish & Chips
  • + 27 more