Area Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT20 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT20 postcode area.

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Population

24,145

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,240 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10
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1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT20 spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £316k. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

home £316,380 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT20 is a postcode district in Folkestone and Hythe, South East, covering 799 active and 479 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT20 (27%) is characterised by a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks, alongside an urban area with many first-generation migrants who commute to work (11%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT20 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT20 are around £316k, down 4.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT20 at 473 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 CT20 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4543
Anti-social behaviour1879
Criminal damage and arson965
Shoplifting929
Other theft743

school Local Schools

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Cheriton Primary School

Good393 pupils
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Sandgate Primary School

Good419 pupils
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Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding208 pupils
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Spires Academy

Good679 pupils
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The Folkestone School for Girls

Outstanding1215 pupils
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Sturry Church of England Primary School

Outstanding407 pupils
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • 10 to 12 Folkestone
  • Burlington Hotel
  • Chandos Premier
  • Clifton Hotel
  • Foy House
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • The Lift Cafe
  • 3 in 1 Cafe
  • Abercrombies Community Kitchen
  • Ali Baba Grill
  • Androus Cafe
  • + 98 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Stores
  • Co-Operative Group
  • Iceland
  • Lidl
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

43 nearby
  • 7 Days Mini Mart
  • Ab's Mini Market
  • Admiral
  • Aya Supermarket
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • + 38 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Chambers
  • Churchills
  • Dover Road Social Club
  • Earl of Clarendon
  • East Kent Arms
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Buttys
  • Central Fish Bar
  • China Inn
  • Coffee Kiosk - Coffee Folkes
  • D'Agostinis Fish Bar
  • + 25 more