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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

CT202HT

Sandgate Road

CT209UH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209TA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202DZ

The Leas

CT201HZ

Clarence Street

CT202RQ

Trinity Road

CT209UX

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QB

Grimston Avenue

CT202TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202LT

Metropole Court

CT201DQ

Claremont Road

CT202DH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201EZ

Rendezvous Street

CT202UP

Bluebell Gardens

CT202XL

The Leas

CT201AJ

Harbour Way

CT202AS

Cheriton Gardens

CT209TE

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202BQ

Sandgate Road

CT201SJ

The Bayle

CT201SL

The Parade

CT209ZZ

Folkestone Central

CT201DW

Sandgate Road

CT209SH

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201EE

Guildhall Street

CT202TP

Trinity Road

CT209SN

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201SD

Tontine Street

CT201HT

Clarence Street

CT202RL

Bouverie Road West

CT202HW

Earls Avenue

CT201SF

Bayle Street

CT202RN

Bouverie Road West

CT202TA

Bouverie Road West

CT201EU

Millfield

CT201BT

Victoria Grove

CT209SW

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202XD

Sandgate Road

CT202HG

Earls Avenue

CT201JP

Tontine Street

CT202SA

Manor Road

CT209NB

Bouverie Place

CT201SS

Alexandra Gardens

CT202QP

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT202QH

Cheriton Road

CT209TY

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202ED

Clifton Gardens

CT209UR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209NL

Folkestone Central

CT201HF

Copthall Gardens

CT201BJ

Sandgate Road

CT202RG

Jointon Road

CT202HJ

Sandgate Road

CT209NG

Bouverie Place

CT202EN

Clifton Crescent

CT201SE

Church Street

CT201HX

St Johns Street

CT202PE

Shorncliffe Road

CT209UZ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UQ

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202JY

Godwyn Road

CT201SH

The Bayle

CT209SL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209UB

Castle Hill Avenue

CT209SA

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202QL

Cheriton Road

CT201HG

Grace Hill

CT201AT

Harvey Place

CT209TP

Castle Hill Avenue

CT187WD

Bouverie Place

CT202SL

Christ Church Road

CT202LA

Godwyn Road

CT209NP

Folkestone Central

CT202HX

Westbourne Gardens

CT202EA

Langhorne Gardens

CT209SF

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201JE

Peter Street

CT201BX

Victoria Grove

CT201DJ

Brockman Road

CT202EL

Clifton Crescent

CT201RJ

The Old High Street

CT202AQ

Folkestone Central

CT202EQ

Westbrook Drive

CT202HU

Sandgate Road

CT202LB

Bouverie Road West

CT202HA

Earls Avenue

CT209ST

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202UJ

Bouverie Road West

CT209ND

Bouverie Place

CT202PT

Grimston Gardens

CT201HE

Grace Hill

CT202ES

Trinity Crescent

CT209UL

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201GB

Bradstone Road

CT202AY

Cheriton Place

CT201AE

Bouverie Place

CT202AZ

Cheriton Place

CT202HQ

Sandgate Road

Data Sources

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