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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

CT202JB

Dixwell Road

CT209SX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TA

Bouverie Road West

CT209SS

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SH

Shorncliffe Road

CT202QY

Folkestone Central

CT202RL

Bouverie Road West

CT209TF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HU

Avereng Gardens

CT202HN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202LL

Sandgate Road

CT195AU

Radnor Park Road

CT195JR

Cheriton Road

CT202LB

Bouverie Road West

CT202LN

Sandgate Road

CT202TQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AT

Victoria Road

CT202HS

Sandgate Road

CT202UB

Grimston Gardens

CT195HW

Julian Road

CT202QW

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT209SY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202PU

Grimston Gardens

CT195HD

Cheriton Road

CT202QT

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202HA

Earls Avenue

CT202LX

Metropole Road West

CT209SQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QF

Plain Road

CT202EN

Clifton Crescent

Data Sources

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