Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

ST EANSWYTHE WAY, CT20 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST EANSWYTHE WAY, CT20 1AN.

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Population

154

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT20 1AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

CT20 1AN is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT20 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on St Eanswythe Way, 0.6km from Folkestone in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Central 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 non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 81% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00171559 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT20 1AN. The average age is 33.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.5%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 rates near CT20 1AN are high at 158 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.

Violence and sexual offences536
Anti-social behaviour277
Shoplifting194
Criminal damage and arson98
Other theft91

school Local Schools

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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.2 km
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils0.5 km
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils0.6 km
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Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.8 km
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.0 km
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The Beacon Folkestone

Outstanding393 pupils1.1 km
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Cafexpress Shop0.8 km
  • The Central Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Watson Neal & Sons Butchers0.6 km
  • 7 Days Mini Mart0.3 km
  • Bouverie News0.2 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • 10 to 12 Folkestone0.7 km
  • Clifton Hotel0.7 km
  • Sunny Lodge Guest House0.6 km
  • The Relish0.9 km
  • Westward Ho Hotel1.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Folkestone Park Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.6 km
  • Portland Hotel & Skuba0.7 km
  • Chambers0.4 km
  • Foco Club0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

99 nearby
  • Ali Baba Grill0.6 km
  • Bouverie Tap0.6 km
  • Bridge Coffee House0.6 km
  • Cocomee0.6 km
  • Conchitas0.6 km
  • + 94 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Asda Stores0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

52 nearby
  • Buttys0.6 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Folkestone Kebab House0.6 km
  • Ho Ho0.6 km
  • Authentic Kebab0.5 km
  • + 47 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone Harbour0.7 km
  • Folkestone Central0.8 km
  • Folkestone1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shellons Street Car Park0.0 km
  • Guildhall Street0.1 km
  • Forresters Way0.1 km
  • Shellons Street0.1 km
  • Guildhall Street0.1 km