Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

ST FRANCIS ROAD, CT19 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST FRANCIS ROAD, CT19 4BJ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT19 4BJ — age 40, 79% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

home £278,750 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT19 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on St Francis Road, 0.2km from Morehall in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Cheriton ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For families considering a move, CT19 4BJ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £278k, up 29.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT19 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00124421 (shared with 7 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 CT19 4BJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 265,000

16 sales · Mean £ 266,871

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

CT19 4BJ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour22
Drugs15
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Morehall Primary School and Nursery

Good217 pupils0.3 km
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Birchwood

Good0 pupils0.4 km
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School

Good254 pupils0.6 km
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The Harvey Grammar School

Outstanding1025 pupils0.6 km
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Turner Free School

Good654 pupils0.6 km
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Sandgate Primary School

Good419 pupils0.8 km
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Harcourt Primary School

Good191 pupils0.9 km
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The Folkestone School for Girls

Outstanding1215 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cheriton Food & Wine Stores0.6 km
  • D Newsagents0.8 km
  • Gurkha Hill0.6 km
  • Rocheforts0.3 km
  • Sewaro Store Limited0.4 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Oddfellows Cheriton Social Club0.4 km
  • Bar Invicta0.7 km
  • Folkestone Bowls Centre0.7 km
  • Nailbox0.3 km
  • The Brickfield0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • 3 in 1 Cafe0.8 km
  • Daows Thai Kitchen0.8 km
  • Chai Coffee Nashta0.3 km
  • Curious Crafts of Cheriton & Tearoom0.5 km
  • Laurel Court Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd0.5 km
  • Morrisons0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Aspendos Cheriton0.3 km
  • Cheriton Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • China Garden0.5 km
  • Lucky Inn1.0 km
  • Folkestone Smash Burger Co0.5 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cherry Garden B&B0.6 km
  • Foy House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone West0.4 km
  • Folkestone1.4 km
  • Folkestone Central1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St George's Road0.1 km
  • Ilex Road0.1 km
  • Ilex Road0.1 km
  • St George's Road0.1 km
  • Hook Close0.2 km