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Folkestone Central

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About

Folkestone Central is the primary railway hub for the district, providing direct services to London. The immediate area is characterised by a mix of residential streets and local commercial activity centred around the station itself. Several key bus routes converge here, making it a significant transport interchange for the wider Folkestone and Hythe area.

The neighbourhood includes a range of practical amenities such as convenience stores and cafes catering to commuters. The architecture near the station is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian, reflecting its historical development around the railway. A notable local feature is the Martello tower overlooking the area from the nearby seafront, a remnant of historic coastal defences.

Area overview

On average Folkestone Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year. There are 2 schools in Folkestone Central: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Folkestone Central is home to around 6,648 people, with a population density of about 4,354.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Central Population
6,648
Population density
4,354.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.44(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.35(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.7(+159%)
Shoplifting
15.79(+97%)
Public order
13.09(+114%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,214
78.43%
Other White
614
9.24%
Other
105
1.58%
Other Asian
103
1.55%
Irish
87
1.31%
Total population: 6,648

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,098
35.97%
No qualifications
1,057
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
935
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
763
13.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
532
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 5,832

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,650
47.05%
Owns outright
959
27.35%
Owns with a mortgage
648
18.48%
Other social rented
117
3.34%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.54%
Total households: 3,507

Property prices in Folkestone Central

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Folkestone Central 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 Folkestone Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£830,000
Flats107£212,500
Semi-Detached2£389,101
Terraced6£324,000

10 years median price trend in Folkestone Central

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

All postcodes in Folkestone Central

CT209SH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QN

Cheriton Road

CT202LJ

Sandgate Road

CT202HY

Westbourne Gardens

CT209TQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195JX

Broadmead

CT202ER

Clifton Crescent

CT202HP

Earls Avenue

CT209TH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AP

Broadmead Road

CT202LW

Sandgate Road

CT202QW

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT209SR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TT

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195FU

Broadmead Road

CT202PS

Grimston Avenue

CT202EF

Clifton Gardens

CT202LU

The Leas

CT209TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HQ

Cheriton Road

CT195JR

Cheriton Road

CT202EL

Clifton Crescent

CT202TQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UY

Folkestone Central

CT202HF

Earls Avenue

CT202LQ

Sandgate Road

CT202PW

Bouverie Road West

CT202SG

Bouverie Road West

CT195HU

Avereng Gardens

CT195HB

Broadmead

CT202BZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BU

Castle Mews

CT202PP

Bouverie Road West

CT209TZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HR

Earl's Avenue

CT202RS

Augusta Gardens

CT202US

Jointon Road

CT202LH

Sandgate Road

CT202TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TS

Trinity Road

CT202EX

Earls Avenue

CT202HJ

Sandgate Road

CT202NA

Shorncliffe Road

CT202UQ

Snowdrop Walk

CT209TS

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TJ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AU

Radnor Park Road

CT195JU

Broadmead

CT202UH

Grange Court

CT209TN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RA

Bouverie Road West

CT202RL

Bouverie Road West

CT202RZ

Manor Road

CT202QE

Grimston Avenue

CT202HQ

Sandgate Road

CT202LG

Dixwell Road

CT202QF

Plain Road

CT202SZ

Bouverie Road West

CT202UJ

Bouverie Road West

CT209SQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202DE

Ingles Road

CT202UB

Grimston Gardens

CT209SD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT194AB

Beachborough Road

CT202HA

Earls Avenue

CT202PX

Grimston Gardens

CT194AA

Beachborough Road

CT195HP

Julian Road

CT202LN

Sandgate Road

CT202QD

Grimston Avenue

CT202QH

Cheriton Road

CT202QA

Grimston Avenue

CT209TX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AT

Victoria Road

CT195HF

Cheriton Road

CT195HT

Avereng Road

CT202NF

Shorncliffe Road

CT202QR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SH

Shorncliffe Road

CT202SJ

Christ Church Road

CT209SN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AS

Radnor Park Crescent

CT195AX

Wiltie Gardens

CT195JB

Cornwallis Avenue

CT202HL

Sandgate Road

CT202RP

Trinity Gardens

CT202SS

Christ Church Road

CT209TL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QG

Plain Road

CT202QU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202PN

Earls Avenue

CT202UA

Grimston Gardens

CT202UP

Bluebell Gardens

CT195HG

Cheriton Road

CT202DL

Folkestone Central

CT202PU

Grimston Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.