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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

CT203XP

Grenadier Drive

CT203FQ

Horn Street

CT203SD

Cromwell Park Place

CT194HL

Tudor Road

CT203JT

Risborough Lane

CT194EH

Coombe Road

CT194BQ

Surrenden Road

CT194ND

Weymouth Terrace

CT194HR

Cheriton

CT194JW

Samian Crescent

CT203ER

Church Road

CT194EJ

Trimworth Road

CT203FW

The Rangers

CT203FF

Barracks Close

CT194LR

Weymouth Close

CT203EP

Church Road

CT194ES

Cheriton High Street

CT194QH

Star Lane

CT194QT

Canada Close

CT203LH

Church Road

CT203PN

Brabourne Gardens

CT194QU

Old Mill Mews

CT194NN

Baker Road

CT194DH

Broomfield Road

CT203HD

Paddock Mews

CT194LP

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194AL

Caesar's Way

CT203JU

Heritage Road

CT194DE

Broomfield Crescent

CT194EW

Chart Road

CT194EF

Morehall Avenue

CT194BN

Geraldine Road

CT203JA

Cheriton Court Cottages

CT203SB

Cromwell Park Place

CT194HQ

Cheriton High Street

CT203JL

Cheriton Court Road

CT203PP

Laurel Close

CT203TR

Bowden Crescent

CT203EH

Wellington Road

CT194PJ

Ashley Avenue

CT194LB

Roman Way

CT194DS

Cheriton Road

CT203XL

Cheriton

CT194DR

Cheriton

CT194HZ

Firs Close

CT194PS

Ashley Avenue

CT203WS

Colonel Drive

CT203PH

Shorncliffe Road

CT194EX

Cheriton

CT194PB

Tile Kiln Lane

CT194AY

Station Road

CT194LW

Woodfield Close

CT194LL

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT194DQ

Park Road

CT203XW

Aldridge Road

CT188BF

Danton Lane

CT194NZ

Diamond Close

CT203LS

Craufurd Green

CT203EN

Church Road

CT194PF

Ashley Avenue

CT194QP

Charles Crescent

CT194DP

Cheriton Road

CT194BA

Lawrence Close

CT194NG

Charles Crescent

CT194AU

Limes Road

CT194LY

Shaftesbury Avenue

CT203EF

Royal Military Avenue

CT203EJ

Royal Military Avenue

CT194JR

Horn Street

CT203WR

Major Close

CT194DY

Surrenden Road

CT194AD

Cherry Garden Lane

CT203JJ

Horn Street

CT187AB

Crete Road West

CT194EQ

Morehall Avenue

CT194LA

Roman Way

CT194PW

Wells Road

CT194HJ

Tudor Road

CT203LG

Kings Road

CT194NH

Biggins Wood Road

CT203HQ

Cromwell Park Place

CT194ER

Cheriton High Street

CT194JL

Horn Street

CT194JD

Exeter Close

CT194PY

Phillip Road

CT194JU

Tiber Close

CT194RR

Shearway Road

CT194BG

Cheriton Road

CT194EB

Surrenden Road

CT203SY

Kunwar Avenue

CT194DG

Park Road

CT203FP

Ghale Way

CT203JB

Horn Street

CT194FR

Ashford Road

CT194LE

Roman Way

CT194AG

Surrenden Road

CT203LJ

Risborough Lane

CT194FQ

Broomfield Crescent

CT203JW

Valebrook Close

CT194HT

Weymouth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.