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.
FAIRLIGHT ROAD, CT21 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRLIGHT ROAD, CT21 4AD.
329
55
£ 53,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Saltwood CofE Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.7 km
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: CT214AD · Data under Open Government Licence