Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPSWOOD LANE, CT21 4BJ.

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

308

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 53,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CT21 4BJ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CT21 4BJ combines high owner-occupation (83%), strong property values (£219k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £219k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 80.8% year-on-year.

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

CT21 4BJ is a sought-after residential area on Harpswood Lane, 0.3km from Saltwood in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4BJ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, up 80.8% year-on-year. 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 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00124475 (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 CT21 4BJ. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Terraced

£ 285,500

2 sales · Mean £ 285,500

Detached

£ 360,000

1 sales · Mean £ 360,000

Semi-Detached

£ 411,250

2 sales · Mean £ 411,250

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

CT21 4BJ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2

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 pupils0.4 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.8 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Bank Street News & Deli1.0 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • Chocolate Deli1.0 km
  • R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
  • Sweet Memories of Hythe0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Coaching Inn0.9 km
  • Globe Inn0.9 km
  • Remedies0.9 km
  • Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.9 km
  • White Hart1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Everest Inn0.9 km
  • Gingers Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ivy's of Hythe0.9 km
  • Lashings Cafe0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • Chens Garden0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.5 km
  • Westenhanger3.3 km
  • Folkestone West5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lea Close0.0 km
  • Brockhill Park School0.1 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.2 km
  • Harpswood Lane0.2 km
  • Bartholomew Lane0.2 km