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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

CT194DE

Broomfield Crescent

CT202UD

Shorncliffe Road

CT203AP

Sandgate High Street

CT202TT

Foster Way

CT195DD

Lynwood

CT203SA

Highland Close

CT203BQ

Bybrook Field

CT203TU

Encombe

CT202JN

Radnor Cliff

CT194ET

Cheriton High Street

CT203PA

Cheriton

CT195UG

Upton Close

CT203QT

Coolinge Lane

CT195JE

Cornwallis Avenue

CT194AR

Tile Kiln Lane

CT194AD

Cherry Garden Lane

CT202NB

Shorncliffe Road

CT203ZE

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202PF

Shorncliffe Road

CT202PA

Turketel Road

CT203HD

Paddock Mews

CT215TP

Lower Corniche

CT194DD

Narrabeen Road

CT203BX

Sandgate High Street

CT195DB

Lynwood

CT203UD

Binyon Grove

CT202JR

Marten Road

CT202JW

Radnor Cliff

CT203BF

Seascape

CT203BJ

Bybrook Way

CT195UD

Perries Mead

CT203DH

Brewers Hill

CT202DG

St Marys Place

CT195HN

Radnor Park Avenue

CT194AN

Station Road

CT203BY

Sandgate High Street

CT202LY

Pelham Gardens

CT194PF

Ashley Avenue

CT203PQ

Shorncliffe Road

CT203BA

Sandgate Hill

CT202JY

Godwyn Road

CT203XF

Lofthouse Drive

CT203RS

Sandgate High Street

CT203QE

Coolinge Lane

CT203JQ

The Acers

CT203PF

Shorncliffe Crescent

CT203TZ

Blunden Drive

CT195TE

Milestone Close

CT203XA

Wind Mews

CT195TD

Chalk Close

CT194EZ

Cheriton High Street

CT194QU

Old Mill Mews

CT195LP

Birkdale Drive

CT203EB

The Esplanade

CT501AF

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT195UA

Thompson Close

CT195UE

Shireway Close

CT194AX

Cheriton Road

CT195LJ

Corone Close

CT194BB

St Georges Terrace

CT203RD

St Stephens Way

CT195TT

Stable Mead

CT202PJ

Wellfield Road

CT195DF

Lynwood

CT501AP

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203TY

Binyon Grove

CT195LN

Webb Close

CT195JQ

Coniston Road

CT203RP

Sandgate High Street

CT194FQ

Broomfield Crescent

CT194BL

Geraldine Road

CT194FD

Ilex Road

CT194EB

Surrenden Road

CT203BH

Military Road

CT194PN

Chart Road

CT194FJ

Shearway Business Park

CT195JT

Linksway Close

CT194PL

Darlinghurst Road

CT203AW

Sea Walk

CT194AQ

Surrenden Road

CT203DZ

The Esplanade

CT203RJ

Blenheim Place

CT202PD

Shorncliffe Road

CT203PH

Shorncliffe Road

CT195EU

Kingsmead

CT202LD

Bouverie Road West

CT203TQ

North Road

CT195UL

Park Farm Road

CT195TN

Lucy Avenue

CT203ZL

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT194EF

Morehall Avenue

CT194EP

Chart Road

CT203DD

Wilberforce Road

CT203DE

Encombe

CT194PW

Wells Road

CT202PE

Shorncliffe Road

CT203DB

Hillside

CT203DP

The Esplanade

CT202JQ

Radnor Cliff Crescent

CT194JH

Risborough Lane

Data Sources

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