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Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

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About

The Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate area occupies a distinct coastal stretch between the town centre and Hythe. It is characterised by the steep, wooded slopes of the Morehall valley leading down to the linear urban development along Sandgate Road and The Leas. This elevated clifftop promenade provides sweeping views across the English Channel, with the coastline descending to the shingle beach and historic Sandgate High Street below.

The area's specific topography is defined by the presence of the Martello towers, part of the 19th-century defensive chain. Sandgate's seafront is anchored by its castle and a mix of traditional shops and eateries. The lower coastal road connects directly to the Folkestone Harbour arm, while the residential streets on the higher ground are quieter, with architecture ranging from Victorian terraces to modern developments built into the hillside.

Area overview

On average Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £63,908 per year. There are 10 schools in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 3 secondary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good). Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is home to around 13,099 people, with a population density of about 2,801.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate Population
13,099
Population density
2,801.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.46(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.53(-6%)
Shoplifting
8.32(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-4%)
Other theft
5.19(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,913
83.31%
Other Asian
707
5.4%
Other White
552
4.21%
Other
138
1.05%
Indian
122
0.93%
Total population: 13,100

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,619
33.36%
Level 3 (A level)
1,874
17.28%
No qualifications
1,588
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,585
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,070
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 10,848

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,269
42.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,669
30.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,051
19.46%
Other social rented
144
2.67%
Other forms of private rent
125
2.31%
Total households: 5,400

Property prices in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £64,750 up to £2,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate 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 Morehall & Sandgate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats34£229,000
Terraced57£318,500
Detached31£607,500
Semi-Detached45£400,000

10 years median price trend in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate.

All postcodes in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

CT194AH

Centurion Park

CT195LF

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT203TT

Encombe

CT203BG

Military Road

CT195TW

Lucy Avenue

CT203ST

Old School Mews

CT195SW

St Andrews Close

CT203RE

Coolinge Lane

CT203PP

Laurel Close

CT195TP

Belinda Court

CT194PZ

Phillip Road

CT203UA

Blunden Drive

CT203AH

Sandgate High Street

CT203RT

Zarena Court

CT194ES

Cheriton High Street

CT202JJ

Radnor Cliff

CT203DJ

Birch Villas

CT195TB

Beech Close

CT202NW

Welson Road

CT203HX

Rose Cottages

CT203XJ

Moggridge Close

CT194PQ

Ashley Avenue

CT203FU

Gurkha Way

CT194PH

Postling Road

CT202JH

Radnor Cliff Crescent

CT195JJ

Coniston Road

CT195FF

Park Farm Road

CT202NN

Bathurst Road

CT203BS

Valley Road

CT194BD

Geraldine Road

CT194DB

Grange Road

CT203DX

The Esplanade

CT203RU

Gough Road

CT203PN

Brabourne Gardens

CT203AL

Granville Parade

CT194AT

Cheriton Road

CT195TS

Stiles Close

CT203XE

Ellis Grove

CT194AE

Harcourt Road

CT203BL

Enbrook Road

CT195TL

William Avenue

CT203HN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT195LA

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT203AN

Parade Road

CT203EA

The Esplanade

CT195TU

Little Mead

CT203UJ

Ross Way

CT194PB

Tile Kiln Lane

CT194BX

Dunnett Road

CT202LF

Pelham Gardens

CT194EL

Trimworth Road

CT194PA

Biggins Wood Road

CT203NL

Vincent Close

CT195LQ

Pent Vale Close

CT203HJ

Blunden Drive

CT194AL

Caesar's Way

CT202NX

Hardwick Road

CT203NU

Enbrook Road

CT203UT

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203BN

Chichester Road

CT194EG

Coombe Road

CT202QB

Grimston Avenue

CT203AQ

Martello Terrace

CT203FD

Westbourne Court

CT203TX

Ross Way

CT195WP

Searle Grove

CT195LG

Fairway Avenue

CT194SW

Cheriton

CT194FL

Shearway Business Park

CT203HA

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT194BF

Shearway Road

CT195LT

Park Farm Road

CT195LZ

Papworth Close

CT195UZ

Harrow Close

CT203ZB

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT194HE

Cheriton High Street

CT194AW

Cherry Garden Lane

CT194DQ

Park Road

CT202LZ

Curzon Avenue

CT203QU

Coolinge Lane

CT203TH

Meadowbrook Court

CT195LX

Sunningdale Avenue

CT195JF

Coniston Road

CT194BE

St Georges Road

CT203ZF

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT195UT

Pike Close

CT203ZP

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203ZJ

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT194BZ

Dunnett Road

CT194AZ

Cheriton Road

CT202NZ

Turketel Road

CT203NR

Darnley Close

CT195LS

Links Way

CT195SG

Barnfield Road

CT203PG

Shorncliffe Crescent

CT203UE

Ledwidge Road

CT203ZG

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT194DL

Cheriton High Street

CT203AX

Sandgate Hill

CT202JT

Broadfield Road

Data Sources

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