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Folkestone Central

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About

Folkestone Central ward forms the core of the town's urban area, centred around the main railway station which provides a direct link to London. The ward is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern apartment developments. Its commercial heart lies along the Sandgate Road corridor, hosting a variety of local shops, services, and eateries catering to daily needs.

The area includes the historic Radnor Park, a Victorian-era green space with formal gardens, a bandstand, and a community cafe. The ward's topography slopes down from the main residential streets towards the railway line, which acts as a distinct boundary. Development is dense, with limited open space aside from the park, reflecting its central, transport-oriented character within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Folkestone Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% 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 £43,636 per year. There are 4 schools in Folkestone Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Folkestone Central is home to around 10,313 people, with a population density of about 6,337.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
224
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Central Population
10,313
Population density
6,337.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.9(+253%)
Anti-social behaviour
53.62(+336%)
Shoplifting
27.34(+243%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.89(+301%)
Other theft
18.81(+235%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,850
76.13%
Other White
1,048
10.16%
Other
198
1.92%
Other Asian
184
1.78%
African
137
1.33%
Total population: 10,311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,981
33.42%
No qualifications
1,807
20.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,395
15.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,142
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 8,919

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,784
49.43%
Owns outright
1,272
22.59%
Owns with a mortgage
839
14.9%
Other social rented
341
6.05%
Social rents from council
209
3.71%
Total households: 5,632

Property prices in Folkestone Central

Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 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-Detached7£440,000
Terraced21£285,000
Detached3£785,000
Flats144£220,000

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

CT201RU

Folkestone Central

CT202AF

Sandgate Road

CT202UT

Folkestone Central

CT202FF

Sandgate Road

CT202LH

Sandgate Road

CT209US

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202AE

Trinity Road

CT202BW

Sandgate Road

CT202PG

Shorncliffe Road

CT202GH

Bouverie Place

CT209UP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202TG

Bouverie Road West

CT201HR

New Street

CT201GY

Tontine Street

CT202JS

Broadfield Road

CT201SN

The Parade

CT201JH

Spring Terrace

CT202NQ

Shorncliffe Road

CT202AN

Metropole Road East

CT202ER

Clifton Crescent

CT202TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209GP

Bouverie Place

CT202QN

Cheriton Road

CT209PA

Folkestone Central

CT202HF

Earls Avenue

CT194WY

Bouverie Place

CT202LL

Sandgate Road

CT209TD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201BW

Shellons Street

CT202DE

Ingles Road

CT209TU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209HW

Bouverie Place

CT202EJ

Clifton Road

CT201AU

Alexandra Gardens

CT201AH

Payers Park

CT209SU

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201EB

Guildhall Street

CT202QA

Grimston Avenue

CT209SS

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201HW

Bradstone Road

CT209TX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201DL

Brockman Road

CT202JU

Ravenlea Road

CT202SG

Bouverie Road West

CT202HS

Sandgate Road

CT201EP

Coolinge Road

CT201SB

Sandgate Road

CT202HB

Earls Avenue

CT201HJ

Foord Road South

CT201SR

St Eanswythes Mews

CT202AR

Folkestone Central

CT201JB

St Johns Street

CT202UQ

Snowdrop Walk

CT202PN

Earls Avenue

CT201QF

Dover Road

CT202QX

Court Approach

CT202XF

Folkestone Central

CT202HE

Earls Avenue

CT201DZ

Guildhall Street

CT202RP

Trinity Gardens

CT202PX

Grimston Gardens

CT201HA

Grace Hill

CT201SW

Priory Gardens

CT201HS

Bradstone Road

CT202RU

Bouverie Road West

CT202SB

Bouverie Road West

CT209UF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201WB

Bouverie Place

CT209TT

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RR

Augusta Gardens

CT201HP

Bradstone New Road

CT202LR

The Leas

CT201EY

Rendezvous Street

CT209JW

Bouverie Place

CT201EW

Coolinge Road

CT202DA

Sandgate Road

CT202NE

Folkestone Central

CT201DP

Sandgate Road

CT202RT

Augusta Gardens

CT201TH

West Terrace

CT209SP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RZ

Manor Road

CT202SU

Christ Church Road

CT202QJ

Folkestone Central

CT209TQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201JF

Queen Street

CT202UB

Grimston Gardens

CT201EN

Darby Road

CT209UD

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202PW

Bouverie Road West

CT201AZ

Middelburg Square

CT209SZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202LN

Sandgate Road

CT202ET

Trinity Crescent

CT201EX

Rendezvous Street

CT202HH

Sandgate Road

CT202PP

Bouverie Road West

Data Sources

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