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Folkestone

9,982 people · median £187,470 · Folkestone and Hythe

High wellbeingMore affordable than most
Folkestone and Hythe Council · Green / Liberal Democrat coalition   13/30 seats · 43% · OCD 2026
62/100
Mixed
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£187k
median price
+17.7%
5-year growth
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£187k
median sold price
8.1 yrs
of local pay to buy
+17.7%
5-year change
£254k
typical terraced
53 min
London — fastest
12
rail stations
94%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
2
grammar schools
48
schools total
7.5
NO₂ · WHO 10
6.9%
in a flood zone
1,079
green spaces
6.3
PM2.5 · WHO 5
402
eat & drink
82
shops
54%
gigabit
29
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +17.7%

£115k£150k£185k£220k20142025£210,000
£125,000 in 2014 → £210,000 in 2025 · 384 sales in 12 months
In Folkestone and Hythe:
1st cheapest of 14 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Folkestone is a neighbourhood in Kent with a population of 9,982. The median property price stands at £187,470, with 384 sales recorded in the past 12 months and prices rising 17.7 per cent over five years. Flats dominate the market at 306 sales with a median of £179,250.

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The area shows significant deprivation, with about 15 per cent of neighbourhoods in England being more deprived. Residents are predominantly aged 42.2 years on average, with 88.4 per cent identifying as White. Housing is characterised by high private renting at 55.3 per cent, with owner-occupied homes at 32.3 per cent. One-person households make up 53.7 per cent of the 5,483 households. Educational attainment is mixed: 30.8 per cent hold Level 4 or above qualifications, though 21.7 per cent have no qualifications. Air quality is good, with nitrogen dioxide at low levels and PM2.5 moderate. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 98.0 per cent superfast coverage. Council tax for band D is £2,457.48 for 2026/27.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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