CT21 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Woodpecker Way, 0.5km from Palmarsh in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4BQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 90% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 32.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190191 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODPECKER WAY, CT21 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPECKER WAY, CT21 4BQ.
389
31
£ 46,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CT21 4BQ — age 31, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 278,995
22 sales · Mean £ 287,403
Detached
£ 434,997
6 sales · Mean £ 421,664
Terraced
£ 294,995
8 sales · Mean £ 299,620
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BQ has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Palmarsh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Palmarsh Garage0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Martello Pub0.1 km
- Pens Kafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling4.0 km
- Westenhanger4.2 km
- Folkestone West8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Martello Lakes0.2 km
- Martello Lakes0.2 km
- Palmarsh Avenue0.4 km
- Palmarsh Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BQ · Data under Open Government Licence