Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

WOODPECKER WAY, CT21 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODPECKER WAY, CT21 4BQ.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

58%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT21 4BQ — age 31, 90% ownership, 9% 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 32.5% year-on-year.

home £336,588 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT21 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on Woodpecker Way, 0.5km from Palmarsh in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CT21, CT21 4BQ offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 90% 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 £336k, down 32.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00190191 (shared with 8 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 4BQ. The average age is 30.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.5%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 278,995

22 sales · Mean £ 287,403

Detached

£ 434,997

6 sales · Mean £ 421,664

Terraced

£ 294,995

8 sales · Mean £ 299,620

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

CT21 4BQ has low crime rates — 11 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 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Palmarsh Garage0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Martello Pub0.1 km
  • Pens Kafe0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling4.0 km
  • Westenhanger4.2 km
  • Folkestone West8.4 km

Bus Stops

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