Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

BRIDGE CLOSE, CT21 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE CLOSE, CT21 4DD.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CT21 4DD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

CT21 4DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £344k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Bridge Close, 0.3km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4DD is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 75% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00124515 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4DD. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 344,975

2 sales · Mean £ 344,975

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CT21 4DD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson13
Burglary8
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.5 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils0.6 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.1 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Austins Newsagents0.9 km
  • Bank Street News & Deli0.8 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Chocolate Deli0.9 km
  • Hythe Butchers1.0 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Coaching Inn0.8 km
  • Globe Inn0.7 km
  • Hope Inn0.9 km
  • Hythe Albion Club0.9 km
  • Remedies0.7 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Brooks Tearooms0.9 km
  • Cafe Bellagio0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Everest Inn0.7 km
  • Gingers Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.7 km
  • Park Road Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Chens Garden0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling2.0 km
  • Westenhanger3.5 km
  • Folkestone West5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Hill0.1 km
  • Barrack Hill0.1 km
  • Hythe Light Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hythe Light Railway Station0.1 km
  • Hythe Station (RHDR)0.1 km