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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 54 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
54
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
27.81(-12%)
Shoplifting
13.24(+66%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-16%)
Other theft
6.73(+20%)
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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 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
Semi-Detached63£345,000
Terraced60£280,000
Flats16£165,000
Detached18£420,000

10 years median price trend in Cheriton

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

All postcodes in Cheriton

CT203FN

Wheeler Drive

CT194AE

Harcourt Road

CT194BU

St Hilda Road

CT203QB

Audley Road

CT194HE

Cheriton High Street

CT203RW

Burgoyne Way

CT194BT

Cheriton Road

CT194FD

Ilex Road

CT194NW

Somerset Road

CT194FP

Bowen Road

CT203PA

Cheriton

CT203JR

Risborough Way

CT194AH

Centurion Park

CT194LN

Woodfield Avenue

CT203FS

The Lancers

CT203SN

Naseby Avenue

CT203TF

The Guards

CT203PD

Shorncliffe Road

CT194HW

Cheriton High Street

CT194PN

Chart Road

CT203JZ

Kings Road

CT194PP

Stoddart Road

CT194JJ

Taylor Road

CT195LN

Webb Close

CT203LT

Craufurd Green

CT203JP

Cheriton Court Road

CT203XR

Dragoon Place

CT194HX

Langdon Road

CT194HN

Cheriton High Street

CT194JP

Horn Street

CT194EN

Chart Road

CT194DA

Marler Road

CT203SL

Fairfax Close

CT194HB

Cheriton High Street

CT203LX

Risborough Lane

CT194QQ

Star Lane

CT203PL

Carters Road

CT194DJ

Broomfield Road

CT194EP

Chart Road

CT194EE

Morehall Avenue

CT203EU

Pond Hill Road

CT194AT

Cheriton Road

CT194QL

Pine Way

CT194PA

Biggins Wood Road

CT203JN

Valebrook Close

CT194HH

Cheriton High Street

CT194PR

Ashley Avenue

CT195LE

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT194RL

Stanley Road

CT194LF

Roman Way

CT194HF

Cheriton

CT194PL

Darlinghurst Road

CT194JH

Risborough Lane

CT194DX

Cheriton Road

CT203RF

Paddock Close

CT194FJ

Shearway Business Park

CT203WU

Mercian Way

CT194HS

Cheriton High Street

CT194JZ

Roman Way

CT203LN

Beckwith Green

CT194NF

Charles Crescent

CT203SF

Dura Way

CT203EW

Church Road

CT194FA

Salisbury Mews

CT194FE

Broomfield Crescent

CT194AP

Cherry Garden Lane

CT203FH

St Mark's Close

CT203QD

Croft Lane

CT194BL

Geraldine Road

CT203FR

Aldridge Road

CT194FS

Cheriton

CT194NL

Biggins Wood Road

CT194LT

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194EA

Surrenden Road

CT203ES

Broadview

CT194QF

Firs Lane

CT194LD

Roman Way

CT194RG

Shearway Road

CT194NE

Biggins Wood Road

CT194PT

Ashley Avenue

CT194LJ

Salisbury Road

CT194JF

Cheriton High Street

CT203PQ

Shorncliffe Road

CT203SQ

Garrison Close

CT194NJ

Elventon Close

CT203FJ

Allmand Drive

CT194HU

Weymouth Road

CT195LL

Sutton Close

CT194FB

Biggins Wood Road

CT194EG

Coombe Road

CT203SJ

Naseby Avenue

CT203SZ

Dragoon Place

CT203LE

Gordon Road

CT194BF

Shearway Road

CT203LP

Mackenzie Drive

CT194JS

Roman Way

CT203LL

Risborough Lane

CT194PG

Ashley Mill Cottages

CT194PQ

Ashley Avenue

CT194NU

Shaftesbury Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.