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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cheriton is £58,751 per year. The median sale price in Cheriton is £315,000 (around £307 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £367,500. There are 6 schools in Cheriton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 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
13%
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

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £307
Sales (last 12 months): 173
Typical range (middle 50%): £260K – £368K

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £726,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheriton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£400,000£368
Semi-Detached57£350,000£345
Terraced78£285,500£298
Flats13£150,000£249

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheriton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,250£120,000£230,748£194,000
2017£286,000£126,250£239,995£210,000
2018£311,495£135,000£256,500£222,500
2019£300,000£122,750£261,000£222,500
2020£390,000£108,000£265,000£235,000
2021£355,000£140,000£300,000£258,975
2022£372,748£192,750£320,500£290,000
2023£560,000£105,000£305,000£270,000
2024£380,245£160,000£320,000£282,500
2025£398,500£158,750£348,645£280,000
2026£424,000£150,000£352,500£279,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£200£243£210
2017£287£222£272£218
2018£309£226£283£240
2019£313£193£267£245
2020£334£250£279£237
2021£297£225£300£265
2022£344£290£354£316
2023£401£170£340£292
2024£349£264£364£305
2025£371£242£315£285
2026£387£241£351£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheriton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Cheriton ward.

Local councillors

Mike Blakemore

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Polly Blakemore

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Rebecca Shoob

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party