Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BH.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.1 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.5 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.7 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

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