Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

OLD LONDON ROAD, CT21 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LONDON ROAD, CT21 4DQ.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT21 4DQ's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £575k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

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

For serious buyers, CT21 4DQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00124504 (shared with 11 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 4DQ. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

3 sales · Mean £ 645,000

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

CT21 4DQ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.9 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.1 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.4 km
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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Central - Motor Fuel Ltd0.9 km
  • Brockhill Farm Shop0.9 km
  • The Gem Newsagents0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Brockhill Country Park0.9 km
  • Greenly Coffee Bar0.5 km
  • RH&DR Hythe Coffee Shop0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chens Garden0.5 km
  • Dabba - The Spice Pot0.8 km
  • Flippers0.8 km
  • Windy Hill0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.9 km
  • Westenhanger3.1 km
  • Folkestone West6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Turnpike Hill0.2 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Barrack Hill0.4 km