Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CORNFLOWER AVENUE, CT21 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORNFLOWER AVENUE, CT21 4AY.

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

31

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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 4AY spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 18.8% year-on-year.

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

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

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4AY offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AY 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 4AY. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 312,495

6 sales · Mean £ 320,830

Terraced

£ 249,995

6 sales · Mean £ 261,662

Detached

£ 295,995

6 sales · Mean £ 312,495

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

CT21 4AY has low crime rates — 7 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Palmarsh Garage0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Martello Pub0.2 km
  • Pens Kafe0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Martello Lakes0.1 km
  • Martello Lakes0.2 km
  • Palmarsh Avenue0.3 km
  • Palmarsh Avenue0.3 km