Area360 logo

Find postcode

Broadmead

Interactive map displaying Broadmead

About

Broadmead ward lies in the northern part of Folkestone, primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The layout is defined by a grid of streets, with the main thoroughfare being Canterbury Road, which facilitates local commerce and bus routes. The ward includes the West Cliff Gardens, providing green space with views over the town and the English Channel.

The area is home to the large Folkestone Central railway station, a key transport hub with direct services to London. Local amenities are concentrated along Cheriton Road, serving the community's daily needs. The northern boundary is marked by the railway line, separating it from the neighbouring Cheriton ward, while residential streets extend southwards towards the town centre.

Area overview

On average Broadmead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Broadmead is £58,826 per year. There are 6 schools in Broadmead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Broadmead is home to around 4,201 people, with a population density of about 2,624.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broadmead Population
4,201
Population density
2,624.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.89(+65%)
Shoplifting
42.61(+431%)
Anti-social behaviour
20(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.33(+107%)
Other theft
7.86(+41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,599
85.67%
Other White
216
5.14%
Other Asian
95
2.26%
Indian
58
1.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.88%
Total population: 4,201

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,129
32.31%
Level 3 (A level)
608
17.4%
No qualifications
585
16.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
348
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 3,494

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
761
42.73%
Owns with a mortgage
526
29.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
19.31%
Other social rented
76
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
45
2.53%
Total households: 1,781

Property prices in Broadmead

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Broadmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £894,300.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broadmead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£760,000
Flats8£205,000
Semi-Detached12£427,500
Terraced19£332,500

10 years median price trend in Broadmead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadmead.

All postcodes in Broadmead

CT195TD

Chalk Close

CT195UG

Upton Close

CT195JP

Cheriton Road

CT195UR

Old Mead

CT195UX

Kings Way

CT195WP

Searle Grove

CT195BN

Radnor Park Avenue

CT195HJ

Radnor Park West

CT195HR

Wilton Road

CT195BZ

Alder Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.