CT21 4DG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old London Road, 0.1km from Orchard Valley 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 4DG offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 95% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, up 0.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00124514 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD LONDON ROAD, CT21 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD LONDON ROAD, CT21 4DG.
283
58
£ 34,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
CT21 4DG is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 95% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £550k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4DG. The average age is 57.7. 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
£ 488,000
5 sales · Mean £ 454,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4DG has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School
Saltwood CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- R A J Smith Butchers1.0 km
- Terry & Kent Newsagent1.0 km
- BP Central - Motor Fuel Ltd0.7 km
- Brockhill Farm Shop0.9 km
- The Gem Newsagents0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Globe Inn1.0 km
- Remedies1.0 km
- Castle Hotel1.0 km
- Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Everest Inn1.0 km
- Ivy's of Hythe1.0 km
- Lashings Cafe1.0 km
- Mit Milch0.9 km
- Nincomsoup0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Bowl1.0 km
- Chens Garden0.4 km
- Dabba - The Spice Pot1.0 km
- Flippers1.0 km
- Windy Hill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling1.9 km
- Westenhanger3.2 km
- Folkestone West6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Turnpike Hill0.1 km
- Turnpike Hill0.1 km
- Barrack Hill0.2 km
- Turnpike Hill0.2 km
- Barrack Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214DG · Data under Open Government Licence