CT21 4BS is a sought-after residential area on Bartholomew Close, 0.3km 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 4BS offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k, down 16.8% 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00124475 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, CT21 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTHOLOMEW CLOSE, CT21 4BS.
308
48
£ 53,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT21 4BS 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. CT21 4BS's low deprivation rank, 83% ownership, and £700k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BS. 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
Detached
£ 670,000
10 sales · Mean £ 647,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BS has low crime rates — 18 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 Butchers0.9 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
10 nearby- Coaching Inn0.8 km
- Globe Inn0.8 km
- Hythe Club1.0 km
- Kings Head1.0 km
- Remedies0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brooks Tearooms0.9 km
- Cafe Bellagio0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Everest Inn0.8 km
- Gingers Kitchen0.9 km
- + 19 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
- Westenhanger3.4 km
- Folkestone West5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Close0.1 km
- Seaton Avenue0.1 km
- Seaton Avenue0.1 km
- Harpswood Lane0.2 km
- Brockhill Park School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BS · Data under Open Government Licence