Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

TURNPIKE CLOSE, CT21 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TURNPIKE CLOSE, CT21 4DE.

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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 4DE 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT21 4DE spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CT21 4DE is a safe, established residential area on Turnpike Close, 0.2km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT21 4DE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DE 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 4DE. 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.

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

CT21 4DE has low crime rates — 30 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Shoplifting7
Other theft6

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 pupils0.7 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils1.0 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Bank Street News & Deli0.8 km
  • Best One0.8 km
  • Chocolate Deli0.9 km
  • Paydens Ltd0.9 km
  • R A J Smith Butchers0.8 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Coaching Inn0.9 km
  • Globe Inn0.8 km
  • Hythe Albion Club1.0 km
  • Remedies0.8 km
  • Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Everest Inn0.8 km
  • Gingers Kitchen0.8 km
  • Ivy's of Hythe0.8 km
  • Lashings Cafe0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.8 km
  • Park Road Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Chens Garden0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling2.0 km
  • Westenhanger3.4 km
  • Folkestone West6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Hill0.0 km
  • Barrack Hill0.0 km
  • Hythe Station (RHDR)0.2 km
  • Hythe Station (RHDR)0.2 km
  • Hythe Light Railway Station0.2 km