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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 106 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
106
Deprivation level
7/10
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
45.58(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.86(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
17(+164%)
Public order
13.54(+123%)
Shoplifting
12.03(+51%)
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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,000,000.

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
Semi-Detached3£550,000
Terraced6£517,500
Detached5£800,000
Flats120£223,500

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

CT202HJ

Sandgate Road

CT195AX

Wiltie Gardens

CT202LG

Dixwell Road

CT202NA

Shorncliffe Road

CT202US

Jointon Road

CT202TP

Trinity Road

CT209TA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HF

Earls Avenue

CT209SU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SJ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SX

Christ Church Road

CT202QG

Plain Road

CT195HH

Radnor Park West

CT209TH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HF

Cheriton Road

CT202XA

Sandgate Road

CT202QJ

Folkestone Central

CT202SG

Bouverie Road West

CT209TQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BY

Sandgate Road

CT195HB

Broadmead

CT202RD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HX

Westbourne Gardens

CT202TF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AP

Broadmead Road

CT202EH

Clifton Road

CT202JA

Westbourne Gardens

CT202PP

Bouverie Road West

CT195HS

Wilton Road

CT202HR

Earl's Avenue

CT209TR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202LU

The Leas

CT195AS

Radnor Park Crescent

CT194AB

Beachborough Road

CT195HP

Julian Road

CT209SA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202EJ

Clifton Road

CT195HY

Radnor Park Avenue

CT202PW

Bouverie Road West

CT209SH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HU

Sandgate Road

CT202LW

Sandgate Road

CT202UH

Grange Court

CT202LT

Metropole Court

CT202SF

Shorncliffe Road

CT195JB

Cornwallis Avenue

CT202XD

Sandgate Road

CT209SE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HE

Earls Avenue

CT202ET

Trinity Crescent

CT202SL

Christ Church Road

CT202UW

Clifton Crescent

CT195AL

Broadmead Road

CT202HL

Sandgate Road

CT195LB

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT202EB

Clifton Gardens

CT202RG

Jointon Road

CT195HT

Avereng Road

CT202HY

Westbourne Gardens

CT209US

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BU

Castle Mews

CT195BA

Bournemouth Road

CT202TG

Bouverie Road West

CT209TU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202PS

Grimston Avenue

CT202FF

Sandgate Road

CT209TS

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RU

Bouverie Road West

CT209TL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TW

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RQ

Trinity Road

CT202RP

Trinity Gardens

CT202RS

Augusta Gardens

CT202QZ

Court Place

CT202TJ

Westbourne Gardens

CT194AA

Beachborough Road

CT202QR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SB

Folkestone Central

CT202LP

Dixwell Road

CT195JY

Broadmead

CT202LR

The Leas

CT202LJ

Sandgate Road

CT209UZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195JU

Broadmead

CT202HD

Earls Avenue

CT202EL

Clifton Crescent

CT202HG

Earls Avenue

CT202QL

Cheriton Road

CT202BN

Folkestone Central

CT202PN

Earls Avenue

CT195JS

Broadmead

CT202DL

Folkestone Central

CT202UP

Bluebell Gardens

CT195HX

Radnor Park Avenue

CT202NE

Folkestone Central

CT202HH

Sandgate Road

CT202NF

Shorncliffe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.