CT20 1AJ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Folkestone in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Harbour ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CT20 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00124369 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CT20 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT20 1AJ.
392
35
£ 35,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT20 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT20 1AJ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 76% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT20 1AJ. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around CT20 1AJ is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Mundella Primary School
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Martello Primary
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- The Central Pharmacy1.0 km
- Watson Neal & Sons Butchers0.9 km
- 7 Days Mini Mart0.6 km
- Bouverie News0.5 km
- British Heart Foundation0.6 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- 10 to 12 Folkestone1.0 km
- Sunny Lodge Guest House0.9 km
- Windsor Hotel1.0 km
- Chandos Premier0.8 km
- Granada Guest House0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Park Inn Hotel1.0 km
- Portland Hotel & Skuba1.0 km
- Chambers0.6 km
- Foco Club0.7 km
- H5 at The Hamlet0.8 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Ali Baba Grill0.9 km
- Bouverie Tap0.9 km
- Bridge Coffee House1.0 km
- Cocomee1.0 km
- Conchitas0.9 km
- + 92 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Co-Operative Group1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Stores0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Buttys0.9 km
- Central Fish Bar0.9 km
- Folkestone Kebab House0.9 km
- Ho Ho0.9 km
- Authentic Kebab0.7 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone Harbour0.4 km
- Folkestone Central1.2 km
- Folkestone1.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Old High Street0.0 km
- The Old High Street0.1 km
- Harbour Street0.1 km
- Tontine Street0.1 km
- The Cube0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT201AJ · Data under Open Government Licence