CT21 4BH is a sought-after residential area on Harpswood Lane, 0.4km from Saltwood in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
For serious buyers, CT21 4BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £503k, up 20.9% year-on-year. 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 4BH are sourced from Output Area E00124476 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BH.
329
55
£ 53,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT21 4BH 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT21 4BH combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£503k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £503k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 20.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 526,250
6 sales · Mean £ 493,083
Detached
£ 462,500
17 sales · Mean £ 453,323
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BH 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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Bank Street News & Deli1.0 km
- Best One0.9 km
- R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
- Sweet Memories of Hythe1.0 km
- Terry & Kent Newsagent0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Coaching Inn1.0 km
- Globe Inn0.9 km
- Remedies0.9 km
- Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.9 km
- Castle Hotel0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Everest Inn0.9 km
- Gingers Kitchen1.0 km
- Ivy's of Hythe0.9 km
- Lashings Cafe0.9 km
- Mit Milch0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Bowl0.9 km
- Chens Garden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.5 km
- Westenhanger3.2 km
- Folkestone West5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Harpswood Lane0.1 km
- Lea Close0.1 km
- Harpswood Lane0.2 km
- Brockhill Park School0.2 km
- Seaton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BH · Data under Open Government Licence