Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

CHERITON ROAD, CT20 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERITON ROAD, CT20 1DF.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /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: CT20 1DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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1/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT20 1DF — age 40, 27% ownership, 67% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k.

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

CT20 1DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Cheriton Road, 0.8km from Folkestone in Folkestone. Administratively it sits within Folkestone Central ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CT20 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00124398 (shared with 9 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 CT20 1DF. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 122,071

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

Crime rates near CT20 1DF are high at 158 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 offences399
Anti-social behaviour246
Shoplifting221
Criminal damage and arson85
Other theft66

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone

Good416 pupils0.2 km
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding212 pupils0.5 km
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Mundella Primary School

Requires Improvement182 pupils0.9 km
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km
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The Beacon Folkestone

Outstanding393 pupils1.0 km
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Castle Hill Community Primary School

Requires Improvement423 pupils1.1 km
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Folkestone Primary

461 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Cafexpress Shop0.5 km
  • The Central Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Watson Neal & Sons Butchers0.4 km
  • Folkestone Trawlers Shop1.0 km
  • 7 Days Mini Mart0.4 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

13 nearby
  • 10 to 12 Folkestone0.5 km
  • Clifton Hotel0.6 km
  • Sunny Lodge Guest House0.2 km
  • The Relish0.6 km
  • Westward Ho Hotel0.8 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

44 nearby
  • Folkestone Park Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Park Inn Hotel0.4 km
  • Portland Hotel & Skuba0.5 km
  • Mariner1.0 km
  • The Lifeboat0.8 km
  • + 39 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

102 nearby
  • Ali Baba Grill0.4 km
  • Bouverie Tap0.4 km
  • Bridge Coffee House0.3 km
  • Cocomee0.3 km
  • Conchitas0.4 km
  • + 97 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Asda Stores0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Buttys0.4 km
  • Central Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Folkestone Kebab House0.4 km
  • Ho Ho0.4 km
  • Sandys0.9 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Folkestone Central0.5 km
  • Folkestone0.6 km
  • Folkestone Harbour1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Connaught Road0.0 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km