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Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 7 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate Population

13,099

Population density

2,801.7 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

Median price£345,000

Price per sq ft£343

Sales (last 12 months)156

Typical range (middle 50%)£285K – £451K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £345,000 (about £343 per square foot) in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	30	£600,000	£403	£333,350	£438,250	£700,750	£1,131,750
Semi-Detached	40	£392,500	£345	£252,463	£309,500	£431,250	£501,500
Terraced	52	£321,750	£334	£245,150	£286,500	£362,000	£518,000
Flats	34	£229,000	£340	£122,500	£180,000	£311,250	£609,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£372,500	£149,975	£289,998	£238,995
2017	£413,498	£163,500	£297,498	£255,000
2018	£456,000	£175,000	£309,500	£250,000
2019	£437,000	£160,000	£300,000	£255,000
2020	£490,000	£197,000	£322,500	£280,044
2021	£483,900	£232,750	£360,000	£275,000
2022	£602,500	£219,500	£387,500	£302,500
2023	£565,000	£225,000	£309,750	£288,500
2024	£475,000	£215,995	£360,000	£313,625
2025	£627,000	£228,000	£382,500	£316,000
2026	£520,000	£220,000	£400,000	£307,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£283	£224	£245	£229
2017	£273	£248	£262	£253
2018	£323	£265	£276	£243
2019	£315	£237	£265	£249
2020	£334	£278	£278	£258
2021	£331	£325	£322	£299
2022	£391	£324	£349	£329
2023	£372	£306	£340	£321
2024	£356	£289	£327	£327
2025	£406	£339	£355	£325
2026	£404	£320	£366	£335

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

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