CT21 4BP is a sought-after residential area on Leaside Cottages, 0.4km from Saltwood in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4BP offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k. 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 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00124475 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEASIDE COTTAGES, CT21 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEASIDE COTTAGES, CT21 4BP.
308
48
£ 53,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT21 4BP 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CT21 4BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £212k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BP. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 186,250
4 sales · Mean £ 187,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BP has low crime rates — 15 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
14 nearby- Bank Street News & Deli0.9 km
- Best One0.8 km
- Chocolate Deli0.9 km
- Hythe Butchers1.0 km
- R A J Smith Butchers0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coaching Inn0.9 km
- Globe Inn0.8 km
- Remedies0.8 km
- Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.8 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Brooks Tearooms1.0 km
- Cafe Bellagio1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Everest Inn0.8 km
- Gingers Kitchen0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Bowl0.8 km
- Chens Garden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.6 km
- Westenhanger3.3 km
- Folkestone West5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Close0.1 km
- Harpswood Lane0.1 km
- Harpswood Lane0.1 km
- Seaton Avenue0.2 km
- Seaton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BP · Data under Open Government Licence