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About

Cheriton is a residential ward located in the northern part of Folkestone, within the Folkestone and Hythe district. The area is primarily known for its housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the A20 and the Channel Tunnel terminal, making it a convenient location for commuters. Local amenities include schools, shops, and parks, catering to families and long-term residents.

The ward has a strong community presence, with several churches and community centres hosting events. Cheriton is also home to the Folkestone Sports Centre, offering leisure facilities. While the area is largely residential, its proximity to the Channel Tunnel and major roads provides easy access to wider transport links. The ward’s layout is practical, with green spaces like the Radnor Park adding recreational options.

Area overview

On average Cheriton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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 of residents in Cheriton is £45,620 per year. There are 7 schools in Cheriton: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cheriton Population
13,519
Population density
2,684.8 per km²

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

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 182 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £770,000.

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
Detached24£410,000
Flats19£170,000
Semi-Detached53£321,995
Terraced86£280,000

10 years median price trend in Cheriton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.

All postcodes in Cheriton

CT194DZ

Morehall Avenue

CT194ER

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT194ES

Grange Road

CT194EY

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT194PZ

Phillip Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.