Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

NURSERY FIELDS, CT21 4DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NURSERY FIELDS, CT21 4DL.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 95% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, CT21 4DL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £437k reflects the demand.

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

CT21 4DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Nursery Fields, 0.1km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4DL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 £437k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DL are sourced from Output Area E00124514 (shared with 7 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 4DL. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 403,500

6 sales · Mean £ 413,166

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

4 sales · Mean £ 351,250

Terraced

£ 369,950

1 sales · Mean £ 369,950

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

CT21 4DL 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary4
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils0.8 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils1.0 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bank Street News & Deli1.0 km
  • Best One0.9 km
  • R A J Smith Butchers0.9 km
  • Salvation Army Hall0.9 km
  • Sweet Memories of Hythe1.0 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Globe Inn0.9 km
  • Remedies0.9 km
  • Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar0.9 km
  • The Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • Three Mariners1.0 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Everest Inn0.9 km
  • Gingers Kitchen1.0 km
  • Ivy's of Hythe0.9 km
  • Lashings Cafe0.9 km
  • Mit Milch0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Bowl0.9 km
  • Chens Garden0.3 km
  • Dabba - The Spice Pot1.0 km
  • Flippers1.0 km
  • Windy Hill1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.9 km
  • Westenhanger3.3 km
  • Folkestone West6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrack Hill0.1 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.2 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.2 km
  • Barrack Hill0.2 km
  • Hythe Station (RHDR)0.3 km