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Folkestone Harbour

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About

Folkestone Harbour ward occupies the coastal fringe of the town, centred on the working harbour and the adjacent historic harbour arm. The area is defined by its maritime function, with fishing boats, ferry services, and marina facilities. The steep slopes of the Old Town rise directly from the harbour basin, connected by narrow lanes and the historic funicular railway.

Regeneration has introduced new public spaces and the creative quarter around the harbour station. A key feature is the extensive network of cobbled streets and weathered brick warehouses, some repurposed for arts and dining. The shingle beach and concrete promenade trace the ward's eastern edge, leading towards the pier head and its lighthouse.

Area overview

On average Folkestone Harbour has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Folkestone Harbour is £45,088 per year. There are 3 schools in Folkestone Harbour: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Folkestone Harbour is home to around 6,638 people, with a population density of about 2,456.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
244
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Harbour Population
6,638
Population density
2,456.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
130.76(+312%)
Anti-social behaviour
64.78(+427%)
Shoplifting
36.16(+353%)
Criminal damage and arson
25.01(+288%)
Other theft
19.73(+252%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,676
85.53%
Other White
392
5.91%
Other
76
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
68
1.02%
Other Asian
64
0.96%
Total population: 6,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,327
25.47%
No qualifications
1,123
21.55%
Level 3 (A level)
904
17.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
793
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
614
11.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,210

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
912
30.24%
Owns outright
738
24.47%
Owns with a mortgage
673
22.31%
Social rents from council
446
14.79%
Other social rented
172
5.7%
Total households: 3,016

Property prices in Folkestone Harbour

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Folkestone Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Folkestone Harbour 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 Harbour over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£280,000
Detached10£566,000
Flats30£153,250
Semi-Detached9£450,000

10 years median price trend in Folkestone Harbour

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Folkestone Harbour.

All postcodes in Folkestone Harbour

CT196DS

Foreland Avenue

CT196DE

Warren Road

CT196BQ

Hasborough Road

CT201NS

Dover Road

CT201PE

Martello Road

CT196ND

Dallas Brett Crescent

CT187HL

Old Dover Road

CT201TW

Harvey Street

CT201TA

Dover Road

CT201LA

Dover Road

CT196NA

Keyes Place

CT201NR

Dover Road

CT201NE

Rosemary Villas

CT201TE

The Tram Road

CT201NF

Harbour Way

CT196AX

Wear Bay Crescent

CT201NG

Abbott Road

CT201PN

Rossendale Road

CT201LH

Harvey Street

CT201QU

Elmstead Place

CT196NN

Back Street

CT196AG

North Street

CT201PB

Lennard Road

CT196DB

Southbourne Road

CT201PT

Martello Road

CT201LG

Charlotte Street

CT201PX

Marine Parade

CT201QH

Harbour Approach Road

CT196BE

Varne Road

CT201RW

South Street

CT196DA

Dudley Road

CT196QL

Warren Close

CT201SY

Grove Cottages

CT201PD

Lennard Road

CT196PY

Wear Bay Road

CT196QN

Channel Close

CT196NQ

The Warren

CT201NP

Dover Road

CT196PN

Hollands Avenue

CT201NQ

Grove Road

CT201FD

Shoreline Crescent

CT201RG

Tram Road

CT196AZ

Segrave Crescent

CT201QP

Harbour Way

CT196DW

Warren Road

CT196QH

Foreland Avenue

CT196DY

Foreland Avenue

CT196PA

Dover Road

CT196AD

East Street

CT201PW

Edward Terrace

CT201QB

Marine Terrace

CT196AU

Wear Bay Crescent

CT201FB

Folkestone Harbour

CT196BT

East Cliff Villas

CT196DF

Thanet Gardens

CT196DN

Warren Road

CT196BX

East Cliff

CT196AS

Radnor Bridge Road

CT196PP

Hollands Avenue

CT201PG

Ormonde Road

CT201NH

Grove Road

CT201WT

Radnor Bridge Road

CT201QJ

Lower Sandgate Road

CT201LW

St Michaels Street

CT196BS

Dyke Road

CT196NJ

Dover Road

CT201NT

Dover Road

CT201JX

Dover Road

CT196AH

The Durlocks

CT196PB

Stanbury Crescent

CT187GA

New Dover Road

CT201NU

Grove Terrace

CT201QY

Dover Road

CT201PY

Marine Parade Mews

CT196DL

Warren Road

CT201JZ

Dover Road

CT196AN

The Durlocks

CT201LX

Harbour Way

CT201LN

St Michael's Street

CT196AB

The Stade

CT201RF

Ryland Place

CT201LS

St Michaels Street

CT201LJ

Margaret Street

CT201LY

Harbour Way

CT201RA

London Street

CT201PS

Marine Crescent

CT201QT

Sunnyside Villas

CT196NS

Dover Road

CT196AW

The Durlocks

CT196DZ

Neason Way

CT187JH

Crete Road East

CT196BH

Wear Bay Road

CT196BF

Neason Way

CT201RE

Ryland Place

CT196BA

Wear Bay Crescent

CT196BG

Varne Road

CT201RS

Radnor Bridge Road

CT201NL

Dover Road

CT201LF

Charlotte Street

CT196PD

Stanbury Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.