CT20 1AT is an up-and-coming urban area on Harvey Place, 0.5km from Folkestone in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Central ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CT20 1AT is an older retirement area, many residents well beyond working age. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00124394 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARVEY PLACE, CT20 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY PLACE, CT20 1AT.
160
59
£ 35,300 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT20 1AT 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 1AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 59, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £82k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT20 1AT. The average age is 58.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 80,750
2 sales · Mean £ 80,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CT20 1AT are high at 186 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
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Mundella Primary School
Castle Hill Community Primary School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Martello Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Cafexpress Shop1.0 km
- The Central Pharmacy0.8 km
- Watson Neal & Sons Butchers0.7 km
- 7 Days Mini Mart0.4 km
- Bouverie News0.3 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- 10 to 12 Folkestone0.8 km
- Clifton Hotel0.8 km
- Sunny Lodge Guest House0.7 km
- The Relish1.0 km
- Windsor Hotel0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Folkestone Park Bowls Club0.9 km
- Park Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Portland Hotel & Skuba0.8 km
- Chambers0.4 km
- Foco Club0.6 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Ali Baba Grill0.7 km
- Bouverie Tap0.7 km
- Bridge Coffee House0.8 km
- Cocomee0.7 km
- Conchitas0.7 km
- + 94 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.8 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda Stores0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Buttys0.7 km
- Central Fish Bar0.7 km
- Folkestone Kebab House0.7 km
- Ho Ho0.7 km
- Authentic Kebab0.6 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Folkestone Harbour0.5 km
- Folkestone Central1.0 km
- Folkestone1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Tontine Street0.2 km
- Guildhall Street0.2 km
- The Cube0.2 km
- Shellons Street Car Park0.2 km
- Forresters Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT201AT · Data under Open Government Licence