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Folkestone Harbour

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Harbour Population

6,638

Population density

2,456.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,676

85.53%

Other White

392

5.91%

Other

1.15%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

1.02%

Other Asian

0.96%

Total population: 6,636

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	44	£280,000	£221,925	£250,000	£340,500	£393,875
Detached	10	£566,000	£262,000	£431,250	£807,500	£895,500
Flats	30	£153,250	£102,875	£123,500	£182,000	£401,000
Semi-Detached	9	£450,000	£258,400	£375,000	£477,650	£614,000

10 years median price trend in Folkestone Harbour

All postcodes in Folkestone Harbour

CT201TX

Harbour Approach Road

CT201NA

Harbour Way

CT201LE

Harvey Street

CT196NZ

Dover Road

CT196RB

The Stade

CT196NB

Hill Road

CT196DU

Foreland Avenue

CT196AY

Segrave Road

CT201NB

Harbour Way

CT196NL

Stuart Road

CT196AP

East Cliff Gardens

CT196BZ

Dudley Road

CT201QN

Harbour Street

CT196NY

Dover Road

CT196BL

Wear Bay Road

CT196DJ

Burrow Road

CT196PZ

Wear Bay Road

CT201QR

Tram Road

CT196AL

Folkestone Harbour

CT196BB

Wear Bay Crescent

CT196AJ

The Durlocks

CT196NE

Dallas Brett Crescent

CT201PQ

Morrison Road

CT201NW

Dover Road

CT196PW

Hollands Avenue

CT196AT

Wear Bay Road

CT201LP

St Michaels Street

CT196PX

Wear Bay Road

CT201QA

Marine Terrace

CT201LL

St Michaels Street

CT201PH

Morrison Road

CT196AR

East Cliff Gardens

CT201RB

London Place

CT201PL

Rossendale Gardens

CT201AX

The Tram Road

CT196AA

Back Street

CT201NX

Dover Road

CT196BD

Hasborough Road

CT201FE

Shoreline Crescent

CT201LU

Harbour Way

CT201QW

Beach Street

CT196LZ

Hill Road

CT201LT

Harbour Way

CT201NJ

Grove Road

CT196PR

Wear Bay Road

CT196DX

White Cliff Way

CT201SU

Marine Parade

CT201PP

Grosvenor Terrace

CT201LZ

Harbour Way

CT196AF

North Street

CT196AQ

Radnor Street

CT196QT

Lawrence Court

CT196DH

Burrow Road

CT196DD

Highfield Industrial Estate

CT196BY

Dudley Road

CT201PF

Martello Road

CT196BN

Wear Bay Road

CT196PL

Wear Bay Road

CT196DG

Penfold Road

CT201LD

Dover Road

CT201NN

Dover Road

CT196LY

Hill Road

CT201AQ

Harvey Mews

CT196DT

Warren Way

CT196PU

Wear Bay Road

CT201LR

Cambridge Terrace

CT201QZ

London Place

CT196QJ

Warren Close

CT196DQ

Penfold Road

CT196BU

East Cliff

CT196QU

Lawrence Court

CT196PE

Wear Bay Road

CT201PJ

Rossendale Road

CT201ND

Harbour Way

CT196PJ

Swiss Way

CT196BJ

Wear Bay Road

CT201LQ

Harvey Street

CT201PZ

Marine Terrace

CT187JJ

New Dover Road

CT201PA

Radnor Bridge Road

CT201QX

Sunnyside Place

CT201AW

Lennard Road

CT196PS

Wear Bay Road

CT196BP

Wear Bay Crescent

CT196PQ

Bowles Well Gardens

CT196AE

The Stade

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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