Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CASTLE VIEW, CT21 4BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE VIEW, CT21 4BF.

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

CT21 4BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £294k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £294k, up 4.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4BF 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 4BF. 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

£ 273,495

22 sales · Mean £ 285,267

Flat

£ 215,995

15 sales · Mean £ 226,763

Detached

£ 379,995

11 sales · Mean £ 388,450

Terraced

£ 256,995

4 sales · Mean £ 257,746

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

CT21 4BF 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

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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 Pub0.3 km
  • Pens Kafe0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Of Wales Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling3.8 km
  • Westenhanger4.0 km
  • Folkestone West8.2 km

Bus Stops

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