Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

OLD SALTWOOD LANE, CT21 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD SALTWOOD LANE, CT21 4AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

CT21 4AL is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.

home £315,875 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 4AL is a safe, established residential area on Old Saltwood Lane, 0.1km from Saltwood in Saltwood. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT21 4AL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AL are sourced from Output Area E00124615 (shared with 12 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 CT21 4AL. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 278,000

9 sales · Mean £ 273,888

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 333,333

Detached

£ 460,000

1 sales · Mean £ 460,000

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

CT21 4AL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.3 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.4 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.8 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Nincomsoup1.0 km
  • Brockhill Country Park0.8 km
  • Hide And Fox0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Central - Motor Fuel Ltd0.9 km
  • Brockhill Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Saltwood General Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Castle Hotel0.1 km
  • Red Lion Hotel1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.4 km
  • Westenhanger3.2 km
  • Folkestone West5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockhill Park School0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • Bartholomew Lane0.1 km
  • Lea Close0.2 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.3 km