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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

CT209UZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195AY

Radnor Park Road

CT195HL

Radnor Park West

CT202SE

Manor Road

CT202TP

Trinity Road

CT202LS

The Leas

CT202RQ

Trinity Road

CT202AN

Metropole Road East

CT202JP

Lower Sandgate Road

CT202LB

Bouverie Road West

CT202XA

Sandgate Road

CT209SW

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QJ

Folkestone Central

CT202RR

Augusta Gardens

CT195JP

Cheriton Road

CT202AE

Trinity Road

CT202LL

Sandgate Road

CT202TF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SJ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT195HJ

Radnor Park West

CT195HR

Wilton Road

CT202HD

Earls Avenue

CT202PT

Grimston Gardens

CT202TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SU

Christ Church Road

CT209SX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202SN

Ingles Road

CT202SD

Ingles Mews

CT202XD

Sandgate Road

CT202XL

The Leas

CT209SZ

Castle Hill Avenue

Data Sources

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