Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

NURSERY FIELDS, CT21 4DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. CT21 4DS's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £477k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £477k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 16.7% year-on-year.

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

CT21 4DS is a safe, established residential area on Nursery Fields, 0.0km from Orchard Valley in Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

For serious buyers, CT21 4DS is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £477k, down 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00124504 (shared with 11 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 4DS. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 326,500

8 sales · Mean £ 334,243

Detached

£ 440,000

6 sales · Mean £ 477,500

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

CT21 4DS has low crime rates — 20 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 offences26
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good0.7 km
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Hythe Bay CofE Primary School

Good315 pupils0.9 km
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Good1355 pupils1.0 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
  • R A J Smith Butchers1.0 km
  • BP Central - Motor Fuel Ltd0.7 km
  • The Gem Newsagents0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Old Post Office Guesthouse0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Globe Inn1.0 km
  • Remedies1.0 km
  • The Royal British Legion1.0 km
  • Red Lion Hotel0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Everest Inn1.0 km
  • Lashings Cafe1.0 km
  • Mit Milch0.9 km
  • Nincomsoup0.9 km
  • Thailand Tom1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Golden Bowl1.0 km
  • Chens Garden0.3 km
  • Dabba - The Spice Pot0.9 km
  • Flippers0.9 km
  • Windy Hill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sandling2.0 km
  • Westenhanger3.3 km
  • Folkestone West6.2 km

Bus Stops

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