Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

WEAR BAY ROAD, CT19 6PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEAR BAY ROAD, CT19 6PZ.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CT19 6PZ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £402k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.1% year-on-year.

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

CT19 6PZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wear Bay Road, 0.8km from Foord in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Harbour ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT19, CT19 6PZ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 6.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT19 6PZ are sourced from Output Area E00124341 (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 CT19 6PZ. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

11 sales · Mean £ 321,636

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

CT19 6PZ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Martello Primary

Good164 pupils0.5 km
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils0.7 km
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Good444 pupils0.7 km
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Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils1.0 km
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils1.2 km
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The Beacon Folkestone

Outstanding393 pupils1.4 km
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Carmichaels Bakers1.0 km
  • Hour Grocers0.8 km
  • Mace0.9 km
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Spark1.0 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Bull - Hungry Horse0.9 km
  • Wear Bay Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Valiant Sailor0.9 km
  • Folkestone Railway Social Club0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Del Boys0.8 km
  • Papas Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Taste of China0.8 km
  • D'Agostinis Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Lotus House0.8 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Rob Roy Guest House0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Pavilion0.9 km
  • Little Switzerland Cafe0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone Harbour1.6 km
  • Folkestone Central2.0 km
  • Folkestone2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowles Well Gardens0.0 km
  • Stanbury Crescent Bottom0.1 km
  • Stanbury Crescent Top0.1 km
  • Hill Road0.2 km
  • Hollands Avenue South0.2 km