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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 moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. There are 2 schools in East Folkestone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 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
93
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
48.39(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.37(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.47(+94%)
Shoplifting
9.78(+22%)
Other theft
6.32(+13%)
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

Based on 137 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
Detached4£412,500
Flats16£167,000
Semi-Detached34£319,500
Terraced83£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: 16/01/2026.