The CT21 5LJ postcode is in Folkestone and Hythe, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | CT21 |
| Ward | Hythe |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hythe |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Folkestone and Dover |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Hythe |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 17605 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Communal retirement / Ageing urban communities / Seaside Living, while the work-zone classification is Low density wholesale and retail.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Green, The(0.53 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Douglas Avenue(0.08 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Sandling(1.54 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(38.10 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CT21 6HS (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Saltwood CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | CT21 4QS (0.67 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | CT21 4BE (0.71 mi) | Details |
The population of CT215LJ is 320 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 52 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 65 to 74 (1292), Between 75 to 100 (1278), and Between 55 to 64 (1131).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 291 people, followed by White: Irish with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 104 adults have Level 4, while 49 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (388), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (295).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (164), followed by No religion (141).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (86) followed by Small employers and own account workers (48), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Retired (556), and 279 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1375) and European Union EU-14 (42).