On average Folkestone Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 224 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 £43,718 per year. The median sale price in Folkestone Central is £220,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £290,000. There are 2 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.
Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £800,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £630,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 15 | £290,000 | £242 |
| Flats | 144 | £199,000 | £249 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £635,000 | £135,000 | £355,000 | £159,000 |
| 2017 | £457,500 | £145,000 | £339,995 | £267,000 |
| 2018 | £557,500 | £160,000 | £285,000 | £242,498 |
| 2019 | £600,000 | £160,000 | £425,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | £607,500 | £175,000 | £407,500 | £266,000 |
| 2021 | £775,500 | £190,000 | £465,000 | £302,500 |
| 2022 | £1,060,000 | £200,000 | £315,250 | £228,750 |
| 2023 | £1,046,250 | £215,000 | £565,500 | £261,000 |
| 2024 | £770,000 | £180,000 | £602,500 | £271,250 |
| 2025 | £647,500 | £217,500 | £510,000 | £287,500 |
| 2026 | £815,000 | £186,000 | £630,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £267 | £195 | £269 | £167 |
| 2017 | £279 | £204 | £286 | £274 |
| 2018 | £300 | £210 | £300 | £274 |
| 2019 | £260 | £209 | £252 | £237 |
| 2020 | £247 | £228 | £277 | £245 |
| 2021 | £328 | £241 | £282 | £279 |
| 2022 | £340 | £255 | £323 | £295 |
| 2023 | £485 | £266 | £302 | £288 |
| 2024 | £426 | £252 | £321 | £257 |
| 2025 | £364 | £257 | £322 | £271 |
| 2026 | £320 | £248 | £366 | £259 |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Folkestone Central ward.
Abena Akuffo-Kelly
Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Davison
Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz McShane
Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023
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Sandgate Road
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Bouverie Place
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Holmesdale Terrace
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Broadfield Road
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Trinity Road
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Jointon Road
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Sandgate Road
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Castle Hill Avenue
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Shorncliffe Road
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Folkestone Central
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Castle Hill Avenue
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The Old High Street
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Kingsnorth Gardens
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The Old High Street
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