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About

Hythe Rural ward encompasses the northern outskirts of Folkestone and Hythe, extending inland from the Channel coast. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, woodland, and low-density residential development. It includes the villages of Saltwood and Stanford, along with parts of the expansive Lympne parish. The landscape gently rises from the coastal plain towards the chalk slopes of the North Downs.

The ward contains significant historical sites, including Saltwood Castle, linked to the murder of Thomas Becket. Lympne Hill provides elevated views over the Romney Marsh. A notable local feature is the Royal Military Canal, which runs through the southern section, originally constructed as a defensive line. The area's land use is primarily rural, with a network of narrow lanes connecting scattered farms and settlements.

Area overview

On average Hythe Rural has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hythe Rural is £51,345 per year. There are 2 schools in Hythe Rural: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hythe Rural is home to around 6,210 people, with a population density of about 372.5 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hythe Rural Population
6,210
Population density
372.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.78(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.9(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.74(-78%)
Other theft
2.58(-54%)
Public order
1.61(-73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,839
93.98%
Other White
100
1.61%
Other Asian
52
0.84%
Irish
33
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
26
0.42%
Total population: 6,213

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,400
26.59%
No qualifications
998
18.96%
Level 3 (A level)
949
18.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
773
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
618
11.74%
Total 16+ residents: 5,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,333
48.56%
Owns with a mortgage
818
29.8%
Social rents from council
244
8.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
238
8.67%
Other forms of private rent
63
2.3%
Total households: 2,745

Property prices in Hythe Rural

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Hythe Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hythe Rural 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 Hythe Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£312,500
Detached29£395,000
Flats5£190,000
Semi-Detached35£330,000

10 years median price trend in Hythe Rural

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe Rural.

All postcodes in Hythe Rural

CT214JB

Ashford Road

CT214NE

Botolph's Bridge Road

CT214LA

Harman Avenue

CT214NT

West Hythe Road

CT216PB

Meadow Way

CT214DZ

Green Lane Avenue

CT214DU

Maycock Place

CT216LU

Dymchurch Road

CT216PJ

Martello Drive

CT216LQ

Reachfields

CT214DL

Nursery Fields

CT216QS

Herons Way

CT216NX

Palmarsh Crescent

CT216PX

Hawthorn Close

CT214ND

Dymchurch Road

CT216PE

Pennypot Industrial Estate

CT214FL

Wilkinson Drive

CT214FE

Dearman Crescent

CT216JP

Frampton Road

CT216PW

Shepherds Walk

CT214NF

Dymchurch Road

CT214LF

Aldington Road

CT216QL

Burmarsh Road

CT214PH

Manor Farm Cottages

CT216QR

Kingfisher Gardens

CT214FB

Hopkins Way

CT214AP

Nickolls Road

CT214JY

Stone Street

CT216RB

Dove Close

CT216QE

Wych Elm Way

CT214JN

Stone Street

CT216FQ

Shepherds Rise

CT214DE

Turnpike Close

CT216QT

Kingfisher Avenue

CT214DR

Summer Close

CT214NU

St Marys Road

CT216JJ

Hythe Rural

CT216PY

Shepherds Walk

CT216LX

Princes Terrace

CT216NN

Studfall Close

CT214JQ

Isis Close

CT216NG

Palmarsh Crescent

CT216LZ

Martello Cottages

CT214NY

Castle Close

CT216LR

Longbridge Terrace

CT214FP

Conley Way

TN256DB

Ashford Road

CT214DP

Sunny Bank

CT215JD

Lyell Close

CT216QW

Grebe Crescent

CT214FD

Dearman Crescent

CT216LD

Seabrook Road

CT214EW

Folks Wood Way

CT216PQ

Romney Way

CT216PP

Sycamore Close

CT216JQ

St Nicholas Road

CT214DD

Bridge Close

CT214FA

Hopkins Way

CT214JS

Honeywood Close

CT214NX

Lympne Hill

CT214PE

Aldergate Lane

CT216JW

Frampton Road

CT216PT

Chestnut Close

CT216PH

Martello Drive

CT214FJ

Rolfe Way

CT216NA

Burmarsh Road

CT214LD

Stone Street

CT216FD

Cornbrook Road

CT214AA

Nickolls Road

CT214LB

Harman Avenue

CT214DA

Brimstone Way

CT216JR

Dymchurch Road

CT214JH

London Road

CT214LE

Aldington Road

CT216NB

Burmarsh Road

CT216NR

Palmarsh Avenue

CT216RA

Kingfisher Avenue

CT216QY

Finch Grove

CT214PJ

The Haven

CT216LW

Dalmeny Terrace

CT214DT

Raven Close

CT216QX

Nightingale Avenue

CT216NL

Palmbeach Avenue

CT216JX

Dymchurch Road

CT214JZ

Stone Street

CT214FG

Dearman Crescent

CT214AX

Admiral Drive

CT216NQ

Jubilee Close

CT214FN

Hythe Rural

CT216QP

Robins Close

CT214JX

Berwick Lane

CT214DQ

Old London Road

CT214AZ

Argus Way

CT214JW

Stone Street

CT216NS

Oaks View

CT214JU

Belcaire Close

CT216JZ

Dymchurch Road

CT214LR

Lympne Industrial Estate

TN257BX

Royal Military Road

CT214EA

Orchard Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.