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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

CT194NY

Ashley Avenue

CT203HF

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202NY

Hardwick Road

CT195TY

Dean Mead

CT195BZ

Alder Road

CT194DZ

Surrenden Road

CT203DS

The Esplanade

CT202NQ

Shorncliffe Road

CT194EW

Chart Road

CT203QD

Croft Lane

CT203XN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT202NR

Baldric Road

CT203XB

Nearne Way

CT195TR

Martha Close

CT195UX

Kings Way

CT195DA

Alder Road

CT202PL

Shorncliffe Road

CT195FP

Academy Lane

CT194DP

Cheriton Road

CT194EY

Cheriton High Street

CT203SS

Loxford Lodge

CT203DU

Castle Bay

CT194DW

Cheriton Road

CT194EJ

Trimworth Road

CT202PG

Shorncliffe Road

CT195JZ

Linksway

CT194EQ

Morehall Avenue

CT203AE

The Riviera

CT194BJ

St Francis Road

CT194FP

Bowen Road

CT203AJ

Granville Road East

CT194NZ

Diamond Close

CT501ZY

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203QF

Coolinge Lane

CT195UW

Melanie Close

CT195LH

Southmead Close

CT194BA

Lawrence Close

CT203QB

Audley Road

CT203AA

Vicarage Road

CT203PD

Shorncliffe Road

CT203XH

Cavell Place

CT195NB

Gainsborough Close

CT203XG

Appleton Road

CT195GA

Park Farm Road

CT202JU

Ravenlea Road

CT203RB

Coolinge Lane

CT195UH

Grace Taylor Mews

CT194FB

Biggins Wood Road

CT203ED

Wilberforce Road

CT194AF

Harcourt Road

CT194DH

Broomfield Road

CT195UR

Old Mead

CT203ZN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203RR

Sandgate High Street

CT194DG

Park Road

CT203DW

Wellington Place

CT203BP

Chichester Road

CT202JF

Sandgate Hill

CT195DE

Lynwood

CT202PB

Herdson Road

CT194RJ

Shearway Business Park

CT203AU

Sandgate Hill

CT203HH

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT195LD

Cherry Garden Avenue

CT194DA

Marler Road

CT215RW

Alexandra Corniche

CT203HU

Garden Cottages

CT195UY

Roedean Close

CT203AD

The Riviera

CT194FE

Broomfield Crescent

CT202JD

Cliff Road

CT203NQ

Chalcroft Road

CT195NA

Berkeley Close

CT194AG

Surrenden Road

CT194EA

Surrenden Road

CT202LE

Pelham Gardens

CT203NT

St Pauls Way

CT202JL

Radnor Cliff

CT203TA

The Corniche

CT501AN

Sandgate & West Folkestone

CT203DQ

West Lawn Gardens

CT203BB

Seymour Villas

CT195JG

Coniston Road

CT203NW

Southernwood Rise

CT194BY

Quested Road

CT203AF

Lister Way

CT195DH

Park Farm Road

CT203TL

Temeraire Heights

CT194PG

Ashley Mill Cottages

CT195JL

Grasmere Gardens

CT194DU

Broomfield Road

CT195DN

Park Farm Road

CT194DS

Cheriton Road

CT203DN

Wellington Place

CT194PY

Phillip Road

CT203TE

Bay View

CT195TZ

Harriot Close

CT194DR

Cheriton

CT203AS

Undercliff Cottages

CT203NS

Enbrook Road

Data Sources

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