Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

FAIRLIGHT ROAD, CT21 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRLIGHT ROAD, CT21 4AD.

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Population

329

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT21 4AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT21 4AD combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£755k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 4AD is a sought-after residential area on Fairlight Road, 0.5km from Saltwood in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4AD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £755k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00124476 (shared with 10 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 4AD. The average age is 54.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 600,000

5 sales · Mean £ 683,000

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

CT21 4AD has low crime rates — 22 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour11
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.2 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils0.6 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.9 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Bank Street News & Deli0.8 km
  • Best One0.7 km
  • Chocolate Deli0.8 km
  • Hythe Butchers0.9 km
  • Paydens Ltd0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Coaching Inn0.8 km
  • Globe Inn0.7 km
  • Henrys Wine Bar & Chocolate Cafe1.0 km
  • Hythe Club1.0 km
  • Kings Head1.0 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Brooks Tearooms0.9 km
  • Cafe Bellagio0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Everest Inn0.7 km
  • Gingers Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.7 km
  • Chens Garden0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.7 km
  • Westenhanger3.4 km
  • Folkestone West5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Harpswood Lane0.1 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.1 km
  • Seaton Avenue0.1 km
  • Seaton Avenue0.1 km
  • Brockhill Road0.1 km