Is CT4 6XN a safe place to live?

Yes, CT4 6XN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in CT4 6XN?

The average property price in CT4 6XN is currently around £295k.

What is the population of CT4 6XN?

The population for the CT4 6XN area is approximately 293 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Folkestone and Hythe, South East

BOYKE LANE, CT4 6XN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOYKE LANE, CT4 6XN.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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10/10

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8/10

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2/10

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5/10

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5/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CT4 6XN — age 51, 77% ownership, 23% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £295k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CT4 6XN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Boyke Lane, 0.3km from Rhodes Minnis in Folkestone and Hythe. Administratively it sits within North Downs East ward and the Folkestone and Hythe constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for CT4 6XN are sourced from Output Area E00124304 (shared with 25 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 CT4 6XN. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 300,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CT4 6XN has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sandling6.2 km
Westenhanger6.3 km
Folkestone West8.3 km