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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

CT203LG

Kings Road

CT203SL

Fairfax Close

CT194EJ

Trimworth Road

CT194EL

Trimworth Road

CT194PE

Ashley Avenue

CT203FQ

Horn Street

CT203RW

Burgoyne Way

CT194HL

Tudor Road

CT203FR

Aldridge Road

CT203JW

Valebrook Close

CT194AF

Harcourt Road

CT194RR

Shearway Road

CT203FJ

Allmand Drive

CT203PF

Shorncliffe Crescent

CT194BP

Cheriton Road

CT194DQ

Park Road

CT194EF

Morehall Avenue

CT194FL

Shearway Business Park

CT194JR

Horn Street

CT194JX

Roman Way

CT203SZ

Dragoon Place

CT194DH

Broomfield Road

CT194ND

Weymouth Terrace

CT194QB

Castle Hill

CT203WR

Major Close

CT194PQ

Ashley Avenue

CT194QT

Canada Close

CT203JZ

Kings Road

CT194FA

Salisbury Mews

CT194HF

Cheriton

CT194NF

Charles Crescent

CT194PY

Phillip Road

CT194QP

Charles Crescent

CT203EG

Royal Military Avenue

CT194HZ

Firs Close

CT194LG

Stanley Road

CT203FW

The Rangers

CT203WU

Mercian Way

CT194AE

Harcourt Road

CT194DL

Cheriton High Street

CT194FE

Broomfield Crescent

CT194HU

Weymouth Road

CT203ES

Broadview

CT203JR

Risborough Way

CT203JT

Risborough Lane

CT194RG

Shearway Road

CT203PQ

Shorncliffe Road

CT194AU

Limes Road

CT194HP

Cheriton

CT194JD

Exeter Close

CT194JE

Cheriton High Street

CT194JN

Canada Close

CT203PH

Shorncliffe Road

CT194HR

Cheriton

CT194QH

Star Lane

CT203JA

Cheriton Court Cottages

CT203LA

St Martins Road

CT203PP

Laurel Close

CT194AP

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194DD

Narrabeen Road

CT194DU

Broomfield Road

CT194EN

Chart Road

CT194JH

Risborough Lane

CT194JU

Tiber Close

CT194NB

Appledore Crescent

CT194PG

Ashley Mill Cottages

CT203FT

The Rifles

CT203LH

Church Road

CT203RF

Paddock Close

CT194LD

Roman Way

CT194LF

Roman Way

CT203FP

Ghale Way

CT194BD

Geraldine Road

CT194DA

Marler Road

CT194FD

Ilex Road

CT203WS

Colonel Drive

CT194JZ

Roman Way

CT194BN

Geraldine Road

CT194DR

Cheriton

CT194NA

Appledore Crescent

CT194NS

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194PX

Ashley Avenue

CT194QG

Wood Cottage Lane

CT194AW

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194DN

Cheriton Road

CT194DS

Cheriton Road

CT194AD

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194BT

Cheriton Road

CT194FS

Cheriton

CT194JF

Cheriton High Street

CT194JL

Horn Street

CT194JY

Tolsford Close

CT194LN

Woodfield Avenue

CT203JP

Cheriton Court Road

CT203LF

Whitby Road

CT203SR

The Signals

CT203XW

Cheriton

CT194DJ

Broomfield Road

CT194FP

Bowen Road

CT194LW

Woodfield Close

Data Sources

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