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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

CT202RU

Bouverie Road West

CT209TW

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HB

Earls Avenue

CT209TP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AR

Broadmead Road

CT202EH

Clifton Road

CT202JA

Westbourne Gardens

CT202UF

Earls Avenue

CT202TJ

Westbourne Gardens

CT202UW

Clifton Crescent

CT202XB

Sandgate Road

CT209SE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202AS

Cheriton Gardens

CT209ST

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195JD

Cornwallis Close

CT202FF

Sandgate Road

CT202HS

Sandgate Road

CT202LT

Metropole Court

CT202RF

Jointon Road

CT195HX

Radnor Park Avenue

CT202EB

Clifton Gardens

CT202HE

Earls Avenue

CT202HT

Sandgate Road

CT202QZ

Court Place

CT202RG

Jointon Road

CT195HY

Radnor Park Avenue

CT202NE

Folkestone Central

CT202PZ

Grimston Avenue

CT202RY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SA

Manor Road

CT202BN

Folkestone Central

CT195JS

Broadmead

CT202EW

Clifton Crescent

CT202SY

Bouverie Road West

CT202HN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT195UQ

Wilton Road

CT202HW

Earls Avenue

CT202TU

Cherry Tree Mews

CT209SS

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BY

Sandgate Road

CT202EN

Clifton Crescent

CT202JB

Dixwell Road

CT202LA

Godwyn Road

CT202ED

Clifton Gardens

CT202EU

Earls Avenue

CT202RN

Bouverie Road West

CT202TG

Bouverie Road West

CT209TG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AL

Broadmead Road

CT195HD

Cheriton Road

CT202HU

Sandgate Road

CT202LX

Metropole Road West

CT202PR

Bouverie Road West

CT202QT

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AN

Broadmead Road

CT202HZ

Westbourne Gardens

CT202RD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TZ

Earl's Avenue

CT209SF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195LB

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT202HX

Westbourne Gardens

CT202LP

Dixwell Road

CT209US

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195BA

Bournemouth Road

CT202ET

Trinity Crescent

CT202LR

The Leas

CT202QP

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT202QX

Court Approach

CT202SW

Ingles Road

CT209SB

Folkestone Central

CT202DH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202EJ

Clifton Road

CT202SF

Shorncliffe Road

CT202ZS

Folkestone Central

CT195HH

Radnor Park West

CT195JY

Broadmead

CT202ES

Trinity Crescent

CT202QY

Folkestone Central

CT195HS

Wilton Road

CT195HW

Julian Road

CT195JA

Cornwallis Avenue

CT202RT

Augusta Gardens

CT202SL

Christ Church Road

CT202SX

Christ Church Road

CT195AW

Broadmead Road

CT195HE

Cheriton Road

CT202QL

Cheriton Road

CT202EP

Clifton Crescent

CT202RB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TA

Bouverie Road West

CT202HG

Earls Avenue

CT202HH

Sandgate Road

CT209SP

Castle Hill Avenue

Data Sources

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