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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

CT202SX

Christ Church Road

CT201FF

Folkestone Central

CT202XB

Sandgate Road

CT203WA

Bouverie Place

CT202AJ

Holmesdale Terrace

CT202JT

Broadfield Road

CT202TS

Trinity Road

CT202RF

Jointon Road

CT202LQ

Sandgate Road

CT209SR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202NB

Shorncliffe Road

CT202DL

Folkestone Central

CT209TR

Castle Hill Avenue

CT201AS

The Old High Street

CT202QW

Kingsnorth Gardens

CT201RL

The Old High Street

CT209SG

Castle Hill Avenue

CT202RA

Bouverie Road West

Data Sources

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