Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

DARBY ROAD, CT20 1EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARBY ROAD, CT20 1EN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

222

cake
Avg Age

43

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CT20 1EN 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.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
1/10
favoriteHealth
8/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

With 41% social renting, CT20 1EN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.

home £238,333 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT20 1EN is an up-and-coming urban area on Darby Road, 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 1EN is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £238k, down 15.7% year-on-year. 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 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00124392 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT20 1EN. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 191,000

10 sales · Mean £ 210,850

Flat

£ 117,750

2 sales · Mean £ 117,750

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

Crime around CT20 1EN is above average at 113 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 offences468
Anti-social behaviour218
Shoplifting160
Criminal damage and arson80
Other theft73

school Local Schools

P

Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils0.4 km
P

St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.4 km
P

Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.6 km
P

Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
P

Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils0.7 km
P

Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils0.9 km
A

The Beacon Folkestone

Outstanding393 pupils0.9 km
P

Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Cafexpress Shop0.7 km
  • The Central Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Watson Neal & Sons Butchers0.6 km
  • 7 Days Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Bouverie News0.3 km
  • + 44 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • 10 to 12 Folkestone0.8 km
  • Clifton Hotel0.8 km
  • Sunny Lodge Guest House0.5 km
  • The Relish0.9 km
  • Windsor Hotel0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • Folkestone Park Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.5 km
  • Portland Hotel & Skuba0.8 km
  • Chambers0.5 km
  • Foco Club0.3 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

101 nearby
  • Ali Baba Grill0.6 km
  • Bouverie Tap0.6 km
  • Bridge Coffee House0.5 km
  • Cocomee0.6 km
  • Conchitas0.6 km
  • + 96 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

53 nearby
  • Buttys0.6 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Folkestone Kebab House0.7 km
  • Ho Ho0.6 km
  • Authentic Kebab0.3 km
  • + 48 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone Central0.7 km
  • Folkestone0.9 km
  • Folkestone Harbour0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Forresters Way0.2 km
  • Shellons Street Car Park0.2 km
  • Health Centre0.2 km
  • Guildhall Street0.2 km
  • Shellons Street0.2 km