Sold price trend +12.7%
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Folkestone and Hythe in Kent has a population of 109,758. The median house price is £307,500, with 1,508 sales in the past 12 months. Semi-detached homes typically sell for £465,000, while flats average £185,000. Property prices have risen 12.7 per cent over five years.
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The affordability ratio stands at 8.1, based on median earnings of £38,755. About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than the average here. Crime was reported at 7.2 per 1,000 residents in May 2026, with violent crime the largest category. There are 48 schools locally; 23 of those rated are good or better by Ofsted. For health provision, residents can access 15 GP surgeries, 15 dentists, 2 hospitals, and 19 pharmacies. The area has 12 rail stations, with the nearest 1.3 km away. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for particulate matter. The council tax band D charge is £2,457.48 for 2026/27.
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