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Folkestone and Hythe

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About

Folkestone and Hythe district is located in Kent, South East England, bordering the English Channel. The area includes coastal towns, rural villages, and part of the North Downs. Folkestone is a port town with a historic harbour, while Hythe is known for its military history and Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. The district also encompasses the Romney Marsh, a low-lying wetland area with unique landscapes.

The area has a mix of urban and rural environments, with coastal cliffs, beaches, and farmland. The Channel Tunnel terminal at Cheriton connects the district to continental Europe. Local economy includes tourism, shipping, and agriculture, particularly sheep farming on the marsh. The district has a range of historic sites, from medieval churches to Napoleonic-era defences.

Area overview

On average Folkestone and Hythe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Folkestone and Hythe is £42,443 per year. There are 48 schools in Folkestone and Hythe: 36 primary (3 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone and Hythe Population
109,758
Population density
307.5 per km²

Demographics

British
96,590
88%
Other White
3,976
3.62%
Other Asian
3,013
2.75%
Other
965
0.88%
Irish
765
0.7%
Total population: 109,759

Housing

Owns outright
18,966
39.24%
Owns with a mortgage
12,841
26.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
9,555
19.77%
Social rents from council
3,153
6.52%
Other social rented
2,098
4.34%
Total households: 48,337

Property prices in Folkestone and Hythe

Based on 1,513 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Folkestone and Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,825,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached369£445,000
Flats313£200,000
Semi-Detached412£331,750
Terraced419£277,500

10 years price trend in Folkestone and Hythe

All wards in Folkestone and Hythe

Broadmead

Cheriton

East Folkestone

Folkestone Central

Folkestone Harbour

Hythe

Hythe Rural

New Romney

North Downs East

North Downs West

Romney Marsh

Sandgate & West Folkestone

Walland & Denge Marsh

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.