Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

NORTH ROAD, CT21 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, CT21 4AU.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT21 4AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT21 4AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

CT21 4AU is a sought-after residential area on North Road, 0.6km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00124476 (shared with 10 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 4AU. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CT21 4AU has low crime rates — 24 incidents 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.3 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Austins Newsagents1.0 km
  • Bank Street News & Deli0.7 km
  • Best One0.6 km
  • Chocolate Deli0.7 km
  • Hythe Butchers0.8 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Coaching Inn0.7 km
  • Globe Inn0.6 km
  • Henrys Wine Bar & Chocolate Cafe0.9 km
  • Hope Inn1.0 km
  • Hythe Albion Club1.0 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Brooks Tearooms0.8 km
  • Cafe Bellagio0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Everest Inn0.6 km
  • Gingers Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.6 km
  • Park Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Chens Garden0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.8 km
  • Westenhanger3.5 km
  • Folkestone West5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Brockhill Road0.1 km
  • Brockhill Road0.1 km
  • Hillcrest Road0.1 km
  • Hillcrest Road0.2 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.2 km