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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

CT203LX

Risborough Lane

CT194JP

Horn Street

CT194LE

Roman Way

CT203LQ

Church Road

CT203PE

Hook Close

CT194FG

Baker Road

CT194HX

Langdon Road

CT194PR

Ashley Avenue

CT194RL

Stanley Road

CT195LA

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT194AL

Caesar's Way

CT194HE

Cheriton High Street

CT194LA

Roman Way

CT194QL

Pine Way

CT194BG

Cheriton Road

CT194BQ

Surrenden Road

CT194QQ

Star Lane

CT187AB

Crete Road West

CT194NH

Biggins Wood Road

CT194QJ

Cheriton High Street

CT203FF

Barracks Close

CT194BF

Shearway Road

CT194FJ

Shearway Business Park

CT194NE

Biggins Wood Road

CT203LE

Gordon Road

CT203TF

The Guards

CT203UZ

Major Close

CT194DX

Cheriton Road

CT194HW

Cheriton High Street

CT195LE

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT203EL

Church Road

CT203JX

Cherry Brook Road

CT203SB

Cromwell Park Place

CT194AT

Cheriton Road

CT194EW

Chart Road

CT194SW

Cheriton

CT203JY

Oaks Road

CT203LW

Beckwith Green

CT203PJ

Hammonds Road

CT194AG

Surrenden Road

CT194AQ

Surrenden Road

CT194HG

Chilham Road

CT194NL

Biggins Wood Road

CT194PH

Postling Road

CT195LJ

Corone Close

CT203PG

Shorncliffe Crescent

CT203SN

Naseby Avenue

CT194EB

Surrenden Road

CT194NY

Ashley Avenue

CT203EQ

Waterloo Road

CT203LN

Beckwith Green

CT203LT

Craufurd Green

CT203SD

Cromwell Park Place

CT194AS

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194EE

Morehall Avenue

CT194HQ

Cheriton High Street

CT194LS

Weymouth Road

CT194LZ

Appledore Crescent

CT203LS

Craufurd Green

CT203PL

Carters Road

CT194EP

Chart Road

CT194NR

York Mews

CT194PF

Ashley Avenue

CT203UN

Neptune Drive

CT194DY

Surrenden Road

CT194HN

Cheriton High Street

CT195LL

Sutton Close

CT203LD

Gordon Road

CT203TR

Bowden Crescent

CT194DG

Park Road

CT194DW

Cheriton Road

CT194PN

Chart Road

CT203SQ

Garrison Close

CT194JW

Samian Crescent

CT194LB

Roman Way

CT203JB

Horn Street

CT203PD

Shorncliffe Road

CT203QB

Audley Road

CT203LJ

Risborough Lane

CT203HQ

Cromwell Park Place

CT203SJ

Naseby Avenue

CT194BU

St Hilda Road

CT194DP

Cheriton Road

CT194FB

Biggins Wood Road

CT194HT

Weymouth Road

CT194JA

Hawkins Road

CT203EW

Church Road

CT203LP

Mackenzie Drive

CT203SF

Dura Way

CT194JT

Roman Way

CT194LP

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194LX

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194PJ

Ashley Avenue

CT203RY

Risborough Lines

CT194BL

Geraldine Road

CT194PA

Biggins Wood Road

CT203EF

Royal Military Avenue

CT203EU

Cheriton Court Road

CT194ET

Cheriton High Street

CT194NJ

Elventon Close

Data Sources

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