CT21 4DT is a safe, established residential area on Raven Close, 0.6km from Palmarsh in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within Hythe Rural ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.
For families considering a move, CT21 4DT represents 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. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £288k.
Census 2021 statistics for CT21 4DT are sourced from Output Area E00190204 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVEN CLOSE, CT21 4DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVEN CLOSE, CT21 4DT.
358
42
£ 46,200 /yr
51%
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
No single demographic signal dominates CT21 4DT — age 42, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CT21 4DT. The average age is 41.9. 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 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
Detached
£ 288,995
3 sales · Mean £ 298,663
Semi-Detached
£ 289,995
3 sales · Mean £ 288,328
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CT21 4DT 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.
school Local Schools
Palmarsh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Palmarsh Garage0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Martello Pub0.1 km
- Pens Kafe0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sandling4.1 km
- Westenhanger4.3 km
- Folkestone West8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Martello Lakes0.3 km
- Martello Lakes0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CT214DT · Data under Open Government Licence