Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT20 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT20 1AX.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. CT20 1AX's 67% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

CT20 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Folkestone in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Harbour ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00124381 (shared with 7 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 1AX. The average age is 36.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around CT20 1AX is moderate at 72 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 offences249
Anti-social behaviour87
Other theft35
Criminal damage and arson28
Drugs22

school Local Schools

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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils0.3 km
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils0.5 km
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Martello Primary

Good164 pupils0.6 km
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils0.6 km
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Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.7 km
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.7 km
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils1.1 km
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Three Hills Sports Park0.9 km
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • Folkestone Beacon Plus0.8 km
  • La Princesse1.0 km
  • + 65 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • 7 Days Mini Mart1.0 km
  • Bouverie News0.9 km
  • Broadmead Road Stores0.9 km
  • Guildhall Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Sports Direct0.9 km
  • + 37 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Foco Club0.7 km
  • Red Cow0.7 km
  • Eastcliff Tavern0.1 km
  • Mariner0.4 km
  • The Lifeboat0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Authentic Kebab0.7 km
  • Folkestone Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Golden Wing0.8 km
  • Spice Corner0.7 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rob Roy Guest House0.5 km
  • Gran Canaria Hotel0.8 km
  • Grand Burstin Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone Harbour0.8 km
  • Folkestone Central1.4 km
  • Folkestone1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryland Place0.1 km
  • Radnor Bridge0.1 km
  • Radnor Bridge0.2 km
  • Grove Road0.2 km
  • London Street0.2 km