CT21 4BT is a sought-after residential area on Bartholomew Lane, 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 4BT offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k. 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 4BT are sourced from Output Area E00124475 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTHOLOMEW LANE, CT21 4BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTHOLOMEW LANE, CT21 4BT.
308
48
£ 53,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT21 4BT 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT21 4BT combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£450k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £450k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BT. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BT has low crime rates — 9 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
12 nearby- Bank Street News & Deli0.9 km
- Best One0.9 km
- Chocolate Deli0.9 km
- Hythe Butchers1.0 km
- R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Coaching Inn0.9 km
- Globe Inn0.9 km
- Remedies0.9 km
- Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.9 km
- White Hart0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Brooks Tearooms1.0 km
- Cafe Bellagio1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Everest Inn0.9 km
- Gingers Kitchen0.9 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Golden Bowl0.9 km
- Chens Garden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.5 km
- Westenhanger3.3 km
- Folkestone West5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lea Close0.0 km
- Brockhill Park School0.1 km
- Harpswood Lane0.2 km
- Harpswood Lane0.2 km
- Seaton Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BT · Data under Open Government Licence