Folkestone Central ward is located in the heart of Folkestone, a coastal town in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent. The ward covers the town centre and surrounding residential areas, including parts of the historic Old Town. It is a mix of commercial and residential spaces, with shops, cafes, and services concentrated along the main streets. The area is well-connected, with Folkestone Central railway station providing links to London and other parts of Kent.
The ward includes landmarks such as the Leas Cliff Hall and the Creative Quarter, which hosts galleries and independent businesses. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to a variety of residents. The seafront and Leas promenade are nearby, offering green spaces and coastal views. Folkestone Central has a blend of urban convenience and coastal character, making it a practical and attractive place to live.
On average Folkestone Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Folkestone Central is £38,305 per year. There are 4 schools in Folkestone Central: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Folkestone Central
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Folkestone Harbour
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Guildhall Street
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Coolinge Road
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Rendezvous Street
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Lower Sandgate Road
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Trinity Crescent
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Westbourne Gardens
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The Leas
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Brockman Road
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Kingsnorth Gardens
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Court Approach
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Ingles Road
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Bouverie Place
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Guildhall Street
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Foresters Way
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Grace Hill
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Bradstone Road
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Cheriton Place
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Clifton Road
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Trinity Crescent
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Folkestone Central
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Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate
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Folkestone Central
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Folkestone Harbour
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Folkestone Harbour
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Cambridge Gardens
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West Cliff Gardens
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Langhorne Gardens
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Broadfield Crescent
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Folkestone Central
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Augusta Gardens
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Christ Church Road
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Christ Church Road
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Cambridge Gardens
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Copthall Gardens
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Guildhall Street
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Darby Road
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Bouverie Place
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Folkestone Harbour
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Clifton Crescent
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Broadfield Road
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Marten Road
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Bouverie Road West
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Bouverie Place
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Guildhall Street
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Folkestone Harbour
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Dover Road
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Bradstone Road
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Clarence Street
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The Bayle
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Earl's Avenue
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Folkestone Central
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Folkestone Central
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Castle Hill Avenue
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New Street
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St John's Street
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Folkestone Harbour
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Bayle Street
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West Terrace
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Cheriton Place
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The Leas
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Godwyn Road
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Manor Road
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Trinity Road
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Bouverie Place
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Folkestone Harbour
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Bouverie Place
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Middelburg Square
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Folkestone Harbour
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Middelburg Square
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Tontine Street
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Dover Road
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Longford Terrace
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Metropole Road East
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Lower Sandgate Road
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Bouverie Road West
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The Leas
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Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate
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Palting Way
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Folkestone Central
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Bouverie Place
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Bouverie Place
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Folkestone Harbour
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Christ Church Road
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Ravenlea Road
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Earl's Avenue
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Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate
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Broadfield Road
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Grimston Gardens
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Folkestone Central