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.
CT21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the CT21 postcode area.
17,185
48
£ 43,450 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Palmarsh Primary School
Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Lympne Church of England Primary School
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Corner House
- Fern Lodge B&B
- Homefield
- Hythe Imperial Hotel
- Old Post Office Guesthouse
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Taco Bell
- Brockhill Country Park
- Brooks Tearooms
- Cafe 24
- Cafe Bellagio
- + 33 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- S J Fruits
- Lympne Village Stores
- Palmarsh Garage
- Paydens Ltd
- R A J Smith Butchers
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Botolphs Bridge Inn
- Britannia Inn
- Carousel Lounge
- Castle Hotel
- Coaching Inn
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi
- Iceland
- Sainsbury's
- Waitrose
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Aspendos Hythe
- Chens Garden
- Dabba - The Spice Pot
- Donair
- Flippers
- + 9 more
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Area Profile: CT21 · Data under Open Government Licence