Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CT21 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CT21 4BL.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT21 4BL 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.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT21 4BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CT21 4BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Westenhanger in Saltwood. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00124616 (shared with 27 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 4BL. The average age is 53.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

CT21 4BL has low crime rates — 41 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 offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Drugs4
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Hythe Convenience Store0.0 km
  • W H Smiths0.0 km
  • Shell0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Drum Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cafe 240.0 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.0 km
  • Glaze Catering0.9 km
  • Pit Stop / The Reel Fish & Chip Co0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • The Cafe0.0 km
  • The Treats0.0 km
  • Donair0.0 km
  • KFC0.0 km
  • Subway0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Westenhanger0.4 km
  • Sandling1.6 km
  • Folkestone West7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Westenhanger Rail Station0.4 km
  • Westenhanger Rail Station0.4 km
  • Westenhanger Rail Station0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Westenhanger Rail Station0.5 km