CT21 4BY is a sought-after residential area on Barrack Hill, 0.4km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4BY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £650k. 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 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00124476 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARRACK HILL, CT21 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARRACK HILL, CT21 4BY.
329
55
£ 53,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CT21 4BY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CT21 4BY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £650k, 96% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4BY. The average age is 54.8. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 530,000
7 sales · Mean £ 609,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4BY has low crime rates — 22 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Austins Newsagents1.0 km
- Bank Street News & Deli0.7 km
- Best One0.7 km
- Chocolate Deli0.8 km
- Hythe Butchers0.9 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Coaching Inn0.8 km
- Globe Inn0.7 km
- Hope Inn1.0 km
- Hythe Albion Club1.0 km
- Hythe Club1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Brooks Tearooms0.9 km
- Cafe Bellagio0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Everest Inn0.7 km
- Gingers Kitchen0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Bowl0.7 km
- Park Road Fish Bar1.0 km
- Chens Garden0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.9 km
- Westenhanger3.4 km
- Folkestone West5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barrack Hill0.2 km
- Barrack Hill0.2 km
- Brockhill Road0.2 km
- Brockhill Road0.2 km
- Sir John Moore Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214BY · Data under Open Government Licence