Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

SUNNY BANK, CT21 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNNY BANK, CT21 4DP.

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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

Average age 58, 95% owned. CT21 4DP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand.

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

CT21 4DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sunny Bank, 0.3km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4DP is 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DP 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 4DP. 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

£ 390,000

1 sales · Mean £ 390,000

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

CT21 4DP has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils0.9 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils1.2 km
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Saltwood CofE Primary School

Good216 pupils1.3 km
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Palmarsh Primary School

Good184 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • BP Central - Motor Fuel Ltd1.0 km
  • Brockhill Farm Shop0.9 km
  • The Gem Newsagents0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Brockhill Country Park0.9 km
  • Greenly Coffee Bar0.6 km
  • RH&DR Hythe Coffee Shop0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chens Garden0.6 km
  • Dabba - The Spice Pot0.9 km
  • Flippers0.9 km
  • Windy Hill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling1.8 km
  • Westenhanger3.0 km
  • Folkestone West6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Turnpike Hill0.2 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.2 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Turnpike Hill0.3 km
  • Barrack Hill0.5 km