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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

CT194JX

Roman Way

CT194HG

Chilham Road

CT194AX

Cheriton Road

CT194JB

Richmond Street

CT203LQ

Church Road

CT203QE

Coolinge Lane

CT194AW

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194AJ

Castle Hill

CT203SH

Newbury Close

CT194QJ

Cheriton High Street

CT203LA

St Martins Road

CT203FT

The Rifles

CT194DF

Narrabeen Road

CT203US

Skye Close

CT194FT

Tudor Road

CT194LX

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203PE

Hook Close

CT203ET

Church Road

CT203FL

Blaker Close

CT194NR

York Mews

CT194FF

Milky Whey

CT194NB

Appledore Crescent

CT194HY

Langdon Road

CT194FG

Baker Road

CT203JY

Oaks Road

CT194QB

Castle Hill

CT203PG

Shorncliffe Crescent

CT194BZ

Dunnett Road

CT194EZ

Cheriton High Street

CT195LA

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT194LG

Stanley Road

CT194DN

Cheriton Road

CT194RJ

Shearway Business Park

CT195LJ

Corone Close

CT194BW

St Winifred Road

CT203LR

Mackenzie Drive

CT203JS

Risborough Lane

CT203QF

Coolinge Lane

CT194BE

St Georges Road

CT203JX

Cherry Brook Road

CT203EL

Church Road

CT194NT

Kent Road

CT194LZ

Appledore Crescent

CT203LW

Beckwith Green

CT194LU

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203LU

Alma Road

CT194QR

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203LD

Gordon Road

CT203UZ

Major Close

CT194EY

Cheriton High Street

CT194JT

Roman Way

CT194PZ

Phillip Road

CT194DW

Cheriton Road

CT194QG

Wood Cottage Lane

CT194JN

Canada Close

CT194BY

Quested Road

CT194SW

Cheriton

CT194AR

Tile Kiln Lane

CT194PU

Cheriton High Street

CT194NY

Ashley Avenue

CT203PJ

Hammonds Road

CT203UN

Neptune Drive

CT203LY

St Marks Close

CT194NS

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194RH

Shearway Business Park

CT203LB

St Martins Road

CT194BP

Cheriton Road

CT194BB

St Georges Terrace

CT203EG

Royal Military Avenue

CT194HP

Cheriton

CT194JY

Tolsford Close

CT194JE

Cheriton High Street

CT194AZ

Cheriton Road

CT203PB

Shorncliffe Road

CT194NP

Somerset Road

CT194DU

Broomfield Road

CT203EQ

Waterloo Road

CT194LQ

Stanley Road

CT194DZ

Surrenden Road

CT194AS

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194PH

Postling Road

CT194FL

Shearway Business Park

CT194JA

Hawkins Road

CT194QE

Firs Lane

CT194AN

Station Road

CT194QA

Ilex Road

CT194PE

Ashley Avenue

CT194EL

Trimworth Road

CT194NX

Dennis Way

CT194NQ

Biggins Wood Road

CT194BJ

St Francis Road

CT194AQ

Surrenden Road

CT194DD

Narrabeen Road

CT194DB

Grange Road

CT194AF

Harcourt Road

CT194PX

Ashley Avenue

CT194ET

Cheriton High Street

CT194BX

Dunnett Road

CT203LF

Whitby Road

CT194BD

Geraldine Road

Data Sources

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