Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

NICKOLLS ROAD, CT21 4AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICKOLLS ROAD, CT21 4AP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

358

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT21 4AP — age 42, 92% ownership, 7% 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 down 29.3% year-on-year.

home £302,997 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 4AP is a safe, established residential area on Nickolls Road, 0.4km from Palmarsh in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4AP is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k, down 29.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4AP are sourced from Output Area E00190204 (shared with 14 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 4AP. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 211,495

16 sales · Mean £ 218,810

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 326,885

Detached

£ 351,000

3 sales · Mean £ 338,331

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

CT21 4AP has low crime rates — 9 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Palmarsh Garage0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Martello Pub0.2 km
  • Pens Kafe0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling3.8 km
  • Westenhanger4.1 km
  • Folkestone West8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Martello Lakes0.2 km
  • Martello Lakes0.2 km
  • Palmarsh Avenue0.4 km
  • Palmarsh Avenue0.4 km