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East Folkestone

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About

East Folkestone is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Folkestone, within the Folkestone and Hythe district. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. It is situated close to the town centre, providing easy access to shops, schools, and transport links, including Folkestone Central railway station.

The ward includes several green spaces, such as Radnor Park, which offers recreational facilities and open areas for residents. East Folkestone has a mix of long-established communities and newer residents, contributing to its varied character. The area is served by local amenities, including schools, healthcare services, and small businesses, making it a practical place to live for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average East Folkestone has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Folkestone is £39,158 per year. There are 2 schools in East Folkestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Folkestone Population
11,551
Population density
4,201.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,091
87.35%
Other White
505
4.37%
Other Asian
185
1.6%
Other
106
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
79
0.68%
Total population: 11,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,327
27.73%
Owns outright
1,271
26.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,164
24.32%
Social rents from council
532
11.12%
Other social rented
355
7.42%
Total households: 4,786

Property prices in East Folkestone

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in East Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Folkestone 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 East Folkestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£425,000
Flats18£170,500
Semi-Detached40£309,000
Terraced86£235,000

10 years median price trend in East Folkestone

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

Data Sources

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