Is CT21 4AX a safe place to live?

Yes, CT21 4AX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT21 4AX?

The average property price in CT21 4AX is currently around £370k.

What is the population of CT21 4AX?

The population for the CT21 4AX area is approximately 389 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

ADMIRAL DRIVE, CT21 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADMIRAL DRIVE, CT21 4AX.

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

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Population

389

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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2/10

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7/10

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3/10

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8/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT21 4AX spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 4AX is a safe, established residential area on Admiral Drive, 0.3km from Palmarsh in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4AX is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 90% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00190191 (shared with 8 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 4AX. The average age is 30.9. 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 Asian2.8%

Black / African / Caribbean2.8%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active

FT: 44%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 335,995

4 sales · Mean £ 329,871

Semi-Detached

£ 282,995

5 sales · Mean £ 279,395

Terraced

£ 269,995

1 sales · Mean £ 269,995

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

CT21 4AX has low crime rates — 6 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 offences8

Other theft2

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

Drugs1

school Local Schools

Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Palmarsh Garage0.1 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Martello Pub0.2 km
Pens Kafe0.9 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Prince Of Wales Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sandling3.8 km
Westenhanger4.1 km
Folkestone West8.2 km

Bus Stops

Martello Lakes0.1 km
Martello Lakes0.1 km
Palmarsh Avenue0.2 km
Palmarsh Avenue0.2 km