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East Folkestone

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About

East Folkestone ward is a residential area located directly north of Folkestone town centre. It is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. The ward is bordered by the main railway line to the north and the A259 Folkestone Road to the west, creating a distinct urban neighbourhood. Its streets form a grid pattern leading down towards the older heart of the town.

The area is served by local shops along Foord Road and several primary schools. Cheriton Road Cemetery, a large Victorian burial ground, provides a significant green space within the ward. Transport links are central to its character, with Folkestone Central railway station situated just outside its southern boundary, offering direct services to London. The housing is largely uniform, creating a consistent streetscape typical of this period of expansion.

Area overview

On average East Folkestone has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Folkestone is £47,942 per year. The median sale price in East Folkestone is £262,750 (around £278 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £311,750. There are 2 schools in East Folkestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Folkestone is home to around 11,551 people, with a population density of about 4,201.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.96(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.1(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+91%)
Shoplifting
9(+13%)
Other theft
6.06(+8%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,044
22.63%
No qualifications
1,895
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,664
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,499
16.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,174
13%
Total 16+ residents: 9,034

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

Median price: £262,750
Price per sq ft: £278
Sales (last 12 months): 142
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £312K

Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £262,750 (about £278 per square foot) in East Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £832,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Folkestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£375,000£310
Semi-Detached36£328,750£312
Terraced83£250,000£268
Flats18£164,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Folkestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Folkestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£110,000£249,998£159,000
2017£250,000£128,500£244,500£172,000
2018£340,000£115,000£287,000£180,000
2019£275,000£136,000£271,250£190,000
2020£322,000£160,000£315,000£187,000
2021£382,000£145,000£325,000£210,000
2022£440,000£161,000£350,000£239,000
2023£510,000£162,750£345,000£250,000
2024£538,750£168,500£336,250£250,000
2025£425,000£160,000£332,500£236,000
2026£312,000£169,000£323,750£261,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Folkestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Folkestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£200£245£171
2017£261£207£225£187
2018£385£179£220£197
2019£322£203£265£199
2020£343£200£240£208
2021£330£200£274£227
2022£339£225£324£262
2023£482£269£312£268
2024£354£248£319£259
2025£303£259£324£264
2026£310£226£306£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Folkestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Folkestone 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 East Folkestone ward.

Local councillors

Adrian Ashley Lockwood

East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Connor Andrew McConville

East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jackie Meade

East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party