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About

Cheriton is a residential ward located on the northern edge of Folkestone. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, including a mix of interwar semis-detached homes and more recent developments. It functions largely as a commuter area, with good road links to the Channel Tunnel terminal at Folkestone and the wider motorway network. Local shopping needs are served by a central parade of shops and supermarkets along the main roads.

The ward contains several large parks and recreational spaces, including the expansive Radnor Park with its formal gardens and war memorial. A notable local landmark is the Cheriton Hill water tower, a prominent structure visible across the area. Educational facilities are provided by a number of primary and secondary schools. The area's proximity to the Eurotunnel complex is a defining aspect of its economy and daily life.

Area overview

On average Cheriton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheriton is £58,776 per year. There are 7 schools in Cheriton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cheriton is home to around 13,519 people, with a population density of about 2,684.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheriton Population
13,519
Population density
2,684.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.74(-12%)
Shoplifting
9.1(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.65(-25%)
Other theft
7.18(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.36(-32%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,660
78.85%
Other Asian
1,556
11.51%
Other
341
2.52%
Other White
315
2.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.57%
Total population: 13,519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,630
24.3%
No qualifications
2,094
19.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,998
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,717
15.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,416
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 10,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,721
32.45%
Owns outright
1,612
30.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
948
17.87%
Social rents from council
438
8.26%
Other forms of private rent
271
5.11%
Total households: 5,304

Property prices in Cheriton

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cheriton 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 Cheriton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£395,123
Flats17£160,000
Semi-Detached58£329,250
Terraced72£279,500

10 years median price trend in Cheriton

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

All postcodes in Cheriton

CT194BA

Lawrence Close

CT203QD

Croft Lane

CT194AJ

Castle Hill

CT203JJ

Horn Street

CT194HB

Cheriton High Street

CT195LN

Webb Close

CT203LU

Alma Road

CT194FF

Milky Whey

CT194FT

Tudor Road

CT194LU

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203FL

Blaker Close

CT203PN

Brabourne Gardens

CT203XR

Dragoon Place

CT194LQ

Stanley Road

CT194NP

Somerset Road

CT194NT

Kent Road

CT203PA

Cheriton

CT203SY

Kunwar Avenue

CT203US

Skye Close

CT194QR

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194LL

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203LR

Mackenzie Drive

CT188BF

Danton Lane

CT194NN

Baker Road

CT194NW

Somerset Road

CT194PB

Tile Kiln Lane

CT203FH

St Mark's Close

CT203JU

Heritage Road

CT194LT

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194PT

Ashley Avenue

CT203EJ

Royal Military Avenue

CT203LY

St Marks Close

CT203PB

Shorncliffe Road

CT194HY

Langdon Road

CT194JS

Roman Way

CT194AZ

Cheriton Road

CT194EA

Surrenden Road

CT194HS

Cheriton High Street

CT194JJ

Taylor Road

CT194PS

Ashley Avenue

CT194PU

Cheriton High Street

CT203ET

Church Road

CT203JL

Cheriton Court Road

CT194AR

Tile Kiln Lane

CT194EH

Coombe Road

CT194NG

Charles Crescent

CT194QU

Old Mill Mews

CT203XL

Cheriton

CT203XP

Grenadier Drive

CT194BB

St Georges Terrace

CT194BZ

Dunnett Road

CT194EQ

Morehall Avenue

CT194NQ

Biggins Wood Road

CT194NX

Dennis Way

CT194RJ

Shearway Business Park

CT203SH

Newbury Close

CT203EP

Church Road

CT194QE

Firs Lane

CT203FS

The Lancers

CT194AH

Centurion Park

CT194BE

St Georges Road

CT194DB

Grange Road

CT194DE

Broomfield Crescent

CT194NZ

Diamond Close

CT194PL

Darlinghurst Road

CT194EG

Coombe Road

CT194HJ

Tudor Road

CT194QF

Firs Lane

CT194RH

Shearway Business Park

CT203EN

Church Road

CT203JN

Valebrook Close

CT203JS

Risborough Lane

CT203LL

Risborough Lane

CT194BW

St Winifred Road

CT194FR

Ashford Road

CT194PW

Wells Road

CT203HD

Paddock Mews

CT203LB

St Martins Road

CT194AN

Station Road

CT194AY

Station Road

CT194BJ

St Francis Road

CT194FQ

Broomfield Crescent

CT194LJ

Salisbury Road

CT203EH

Wellington Road

CT203FN

Wheeler Drive

CT203QE

Coolinge Lane

CT194AX

Cheriton Road

CT194DF

Narrabeen Road

CT194EX

Cheriton

CT194LR

Weymouth Close

CT194NU

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203ER

Church Road

CT194BX

Dunnett Road

CT194BY

Quested Road

CT194EZ

Cheriton High Street

CT194JB

Richmond Street

CT194LY

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194PP

Stoddart Road

CT194HH

Cheriton High Street

CT194QA

Ilex Road

Data Sources

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