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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

CT195AW

Broadmead Road

CT202QU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202EX

Earls Avenue

CT202SE

Manor Road

CT202ZS

Folkestone Central

CT209SF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QE

Grimston Avenue

CT202RA

Bouverie Road West

CT195AY

Radnor Park Road

CT195HQ

Cheriton Road

CT202HW

Earls Avenue

CT202QA

Grimston Avenue

CT202PX

Grimston Gardens

CT202ED

Clifton Gardens

CT202EF

Clifton Gardens

CT202BZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202LQ

Sandgate Road

CT195JD

Cornwallis Close

CT202QP

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT202UF

Earls Avenue

CT202HP

Earls Avenue

CT209TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202ES

Trinity Crescent

CT202RB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HJ

Radnor Park West

CT202SD

Ingles Mews

CT202LH

Sandgate Road

CT195HE

Cheriton Road

CT202TZ

Earl's Avenue

CT202SY

Bouverie Road West

CT195HR

Wilton Road

CT195AN

Broadmead Road

CT202RZ

Manor Road

CT202AS

Cheriton Gardens

CT202HT

Sandgate Road

CT202JP

Lower Sandgate Road

CT202TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HL

Radnor Park West

CT202RT

Augusta Gardens

CT202SJ

Christ Church Road

CT202SW

Ingles Road

CT202DE

Ingles Road

CT202SA

Manor Road

CT209ST

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SU

Christ Church Road

CT202HQ

Sandgate Road

CT202EP

Clifton Crescent

CT202ER

Clifton Crescent

CT195HG

Cheriton Road

CT195FU

Broadmead Road

CT202RN

Bouverie Road West

CT202SS

Christ Church Road

CT209SP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TU

Cherry Tree Mews

CT202PT

Grimston Gardens

CT202LS

The Leas

CT202QD

Grimston Avenue

CT195UQ

Wilton Road

CT209SR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QH

Cheriton Road

CT202PZ

Grimston Avenue

CT209SD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TJ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SZ

Bouverie Road West

CT202UQ

Snowdrop Walk

CT202QN

Cheriton Road

CT195JP

Cheriton Road

CT202RR

Augusta Gardens

CT209TG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HB

Earls Avenue

CT202QX

Court Approach

CT209TN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AR

Broadmead Road

CT209SN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202EW

Clifton Crescent

CT202UA

Grimston Gardens

CT202LA

Godwyn Road

CT209TB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202AN

Metropole Road East

CT202TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SW

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UY

Folkestone Central

CT202XB

Sandgate Road

CT202EU

Earls Avenue

CT202TS

Trinity Road

CT202PR

Bouverie Road West

CT202RF

Jointon Road

CT202AE

Trinity Road

CT202DH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195JA

Cornwallis Avenue

CT202SN

Ingles Road

CT209SG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195JX

Broadmead

CT202XL

The Leas

CT209TT

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202UJ

Bouverie Road West

CT202HZ

Westbourne Gardens

Data Sources

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