Area Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT21 postcode area.

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Population

17,185

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 43,450 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT21 — age 48, 74% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £383k. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

home £383,772 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 is a postcode district in Folkestone and Hythe, South East, covering 641 active and 210 retired postcodes.

The largest share of CT21 (23%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes CT21 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in CT21 are around £383k, down 6.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across CT21 at 175 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full CT21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1311
Anti-social behaviour398
Criminal damage and arson311
Other theft251
Public order174

school Local Schools

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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School

Outstanding106 pupils
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Lympne Church of England Primary School

Good200 pupils
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Corner House
  • Fern Lodge B&B
  • Homefield
  • Hythe Imperial Hotel
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Botolphs Bridge Inn
  • Britannia Inn
  • Carousel Lounge
  • Castle Hotel
  • Coaching Inn
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Brockhill Country Park
  • Brooks Tearooms
  • Cafe 24
  • Cafe Bellagio
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Iceland
  • Sainsbury's
  • Waitrose
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Aspendos Hythe
  • Chens Garden
  • Dabba - The Spice Pot
  • Donair
  • Flippers
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • S J Fruits
  • Lympne Village Stores
  • Palmarsh Garage
  • Paydens Ltd
  • R A J Smith Butchers
  • + 23 more