CT21 4BX is a safe, established residential area on Bartholomew Lane, 0.2km from Saltwood in Saltwood. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
For families considering a move, CT21 4BX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k, down 36.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00124615 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTHOLOMEW LANE, CT21 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTHOLOMEW LANE, CT21 4BX.
298
47
£ 53,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 4BX's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £470k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 36.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BX. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 249,000
Semi-Detached
£ 435,000
7 sales · Mean £ 452,714
Detached
£ 630,000
3 sales · Mean £ 593,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BX has low crime rates — 13 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
Saltwood CofE Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bank Street News & Deli1.0 km
- Best One0.9 km
- R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
- Sweet Memories of Hythe1.0 km
- Terry & Kent Newsagent1.0 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Coaching Inn1.0 km
- Globe Inn0.9 km
- Remedies0.9 km
- Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.9 km
- Castle Hotel0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Everest Inn0.9 km
- Gingers Kitchen1.0 km
- Ivy's of Hythe0.9 km
- Lashings Cafe0.9 km
- Mit Milch1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Golden Bowl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.4 km
- Westenhanger3.3 km
- Folkestone West5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Brockhill Park School0.0 km
- Bartholomew Lane0.1 km
- Lea Close0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Seaton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BX · Data under Open Government Licence