109,758 people · median £307,500
Prices
The median sold price in Folkestone and Hythe is £307,500.
Neighbourhoods
- Lynwood
- Hawkinge
- Greatstone on Sea
- Hythe
- Morehall
- Golden Valley
- Sandgate
- St Marys Bay
- New Romney
- Cheriton
- East Cliff
- Lydd
- Foord
- Folkestone
Streets
- Sandgate Road
- Canterbury Road
- Seabrook Road
- High Street
- Earls Avenue
- Cheriton Road
- Shorncliffe Road
- Dover Road
- Bouverie Road West
- The Leas
- Dymchurch Road
- Sandgate High Street
Schools
Folkestone and Hythe’s schools: 96% of inspected schools are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 grammars.
Crime
Folkestone and Hythe records 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a month.
Sold price trend +12.7%
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The area in short district AI summary
Folkestone and Hythe in Kent is a district with a population of 109,758 and a median age of 47.4. The median house price is £307,500, with 1,508 sales in the last 12 months, reflecting modest liquidity of 2.77%. Detached properties sell for £465,000, while flats average £185,000.
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About 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than this area. Owner-occupied homes account for 65.8 percent of all households. Health outcomes are reasonable: life expectancy is 79.2 for men and 83.5 for women. Of rated schools, 23 out of 24 are good or better by Ofsted, comprising 36 primary and 6 secondary schools. Crime stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents in August 2026, with violent crime the largest category. Rail access includes 12 stations; commuting to London Bridge from Westenhanger takes approximately 83 minutes. Air quality is low for nitrogen dioxide and moderate for fine particulates. Council tax band D is £2,457.48.
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