Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

DARK LANE, CT21 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARK LANE, CT21 4BB.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Average age 60, 91% owned. CT21 4BB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

CT21 4BB is a sought-after residential area on Dark Lane, 0.5km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4BB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 91% 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 13 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area E00124477 (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 4BB. The average age is 60.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

CT21 4BB has low crime rates — 13 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 offences15
Other theft7
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.2 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.7 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.8 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Best One1.0 km
  • R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
  • Sweet Memories of Hythe1.0 km
  • Terry & Kent Newsagent0.9 km
  • U Weigh1.0 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Globe Inn0.9 km
  • Remedies0.9 km
  • Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar1.0 km
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Everest Inn0.9 km
  • Ivy's of Hythe0.9 km
  • Lashings Cafe0.9 km
  • Mit Milch0.9 km
  • Nincomsoup0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • Chens Garden0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.6 km
  • Westenhanger3.1 km
  • Folkestone West5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Harpswood Lane0.3 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.3 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Barrack Hill0.4 km