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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 32 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
32
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
19.32(-39%)
Other theft
3.38(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.06(-74%)
Public order
2.25(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-65%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 in Hythe Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 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
Detached27£370,000
Flats5£245,095
Semi-Detached34£332,500
Terraced12£310,000

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

CT214DE

Turnpike Close

CT214DL

Nursery Fields

CT214LF

Aldington Road

CT214FA

Hopkins Way

CT216PL

Romney Way

CT216QX

Nightingale Avenue

TN256DD

Ashford Road

CT214JY

Stone Street

CT216NG

Palmarsh Crescent

CT216PE

Pennypot Industrial Estate

CT216QD

Dymchurch Road

CT214NE

Botolph's Bridge Road

CT216QB

Crofters Close

CT216QZ

Peregrine Close

CT216FQ

Shepherds Rise

CT214LE

Aldington Road

CT214ND

Dymchurch Road

CT214NU

St Marys Road

CT214PA

Aldington Road

CT216JU

Dymchurch Road

CT216QS

Herons Way

CT216QY

Finch Grove

CT214DY

Green Lane

CT214FN

Hythe Rural

CT216RA

Kingfisher Avenue

CT216RD

Kingfisher Avenue

CT214DQ

Old London Road

CT214NX

Lympne Hill

CT216LA

Dymchurch Road

CT216FP

The Paddock

CT216LT

Dymchurch Road

CT214BF

Castle View

CT214FJ

Rolfe Way

CT216PQ

Romney Way

CT214EA

Orchard Valley

CT216JR

Dymchurch Road

CT216NP

Marsh View

CT216NR

Palmarsh Avenue

CT214JQ

Isis Close

CT216NH

Palmbeach Avenue

CT216NX

Palmarsh Crescent

CT214FE

Dearman Crescent

CT214FT

Hayles Walk

CT216JP

Frampton Road

TN256DB

Ashford Road

CT214DP

Sunny Bank

CT214FS

Hythe Rural

CT214JR

Belcaire Close

CT214FG

Dearman Crescent

CT214DA

Brimstone Way

CT214LB

Harman Avenue

CT216PB

Meadow Way

CT216PU

Shepherds Walk

CT214DN

Redbrooks Way

CT216JT

Sutherland Close

CT214DH

Millfields Road

CT214NG

Botolphs Bridge Road

CT214LP

Otterpool Lane

CT216JS

Fort Road

CT216FD

Cornbrook Road

CT216QQ

Burmarsh Road

CT214LJ

Beacon Way

CT216PJ

Martello Drive

CT214FH

Bennett Close

CT216QG

Burmarsh Road

CT216QN

Grebe Crescent

CT214NB

West Hythe Road

CT216NN

Studfall Close

CT214AP

Nickolls Road

CT214JT

Belcaire Close

CT216NE

St Georges Place

CT216PA

Cornbrook Road

CT216PR

Willow Close

CT214LN

Aldington Road

CT214AZ

Argus Way

CT214FF

Dearman Crescent

CT216LP

Tweed Terrace

CT216LQ

Reachfields

CT214JD

Ashford Road

CT214LA

Harman Avenue

CT214LR

Lympne Industrial Estate

CT214JW

Stone Street

CT216LR

Longbridge Terrace

CT216PP

Sycamore Close

CT214FR

Hythe Rural

CT214JU

Belcaire Close

CT214PB

Aldington Road

CT214PE

Aldergate Lane

CT216PX

Hawthorn Close

CT214AA

Nickolls Road

CT214EG

Manor Farm Close

CT214FB

Hopkins Way

CT214JB

Ashford Road

CT216LZ

Martello Cottages

CT216RB

Dove Close

CT214PF

Welcome Stranger Cottages

CT214JG

Octavian Drive

CT214NH

Burmarsh Road

CT216QH

Burmarsh Road

CT216QR

Kingfisher Gardens

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.