The CT20 1BU postcode is in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CT20 |
| Ward | Folkestone Central |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Folkestone Harbour |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Folkestone and Dover |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4635 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Migrant families / Cosmopolitan student neighbourhoods / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Traditional high streets.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Folkestone(0.42 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Shellons Street(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Folkestone Central(0.44 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(39.49 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | CT20 1SE (0.17 mi) | Details |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, FolkestonePrimary, Good | 4-11 | CT20 1DJ (0.24 mi) | Details |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | CT19 6AL (0.44 mi) | Details |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CT19 5BY (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Compass Community School Coastal ParkAll Through, Good | 5-17 | CT19 5HH (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Mundella Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | CT19 5QX (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Secondary, Good | 14-19 | CT20 2NB (0.59 mi) | Details |
| Castle Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | CT19 6HG (0.67 mi) | Details |
| The Beacon FolkestoneAll Through, Outstanding | 3-19 | CT19 5DN (0.70 mi) | Details |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 2-11 | CT19 6QH (0.82 mi) | Details |
| Martello PrimaryPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CT19 6DT (0.87 mi) | Details |
| Folkestone AcademyAll Through, Good | 11-19 | CT19 5FP (0.92 mi) | Details |
| Folkestone PrimaryPrimary, Good | 2-11 | CT19 5FP (0.92 mi) | Details |
| The Harvey Grammar SchoolSecondary, Outstanding | 11-18 | CT19 5JY (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is GUILDHALL STREET SURGERY(0.12 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| guildhall street surgeryActive65-69 guildhall street, folkestone, kent | 01303851411 | CT20 1EJ |
| manor clinicActivethe surgery, 31 manor road, folkestone, kent | 01303851122 | CT20 2SE |
| harbour medical practiceActivefolkestone health centre, 15-25 dover road, folkestone, kent | 01303220707 | CT20 1JY |
| the new surgeryActivethe new surgery, 128 canterbury road, folkestone, kent | 01303243516 | CT19 5SR |
| sandgate roadActivethe surgery, 180 sandgate road, folkestone, kent | 01303851241 | CT20 2HN |
The population of CT201BU is 215 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 41 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1075), Between 25 to 34 (1068), and Between 35 to 44 (898).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 146 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 33.
Regarding education, 59 adults have Level 4, while 32 have No qualifications.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (340), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (290).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (95), followed by No religion (91).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (35) followed by Semi-routine occupations (25), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (23).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (446), and 171 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1092) and European Union EU-8 (123).