Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

HARVEY PLACE, CT20 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARVEY PLACE, CT20 1AT.

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Population

160

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences467
Anti-social behaviour247
Shoplifting109
Criminal damage and arson80
Other theft69

school Local Schools

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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.1 km
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils0.4 km
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils0.7 km
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Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.9 km
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.0 km
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.1 km
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Martello Primary

Good164 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda Stores0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

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