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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

CT214LL

Tourney Close

CT214LW

Aldington Road

CT216LH

Dymchurch Road

CT216QF

Elm Court

CT214DR

Summer Close

CT214PQ

Hythe Rural

CT216LS

Reachfields

CT216QA

Shepherds Walk

CT214AY

Cornflower Avenue

CT214EB

Orchard Valley

CT214NA

Woodland Rise

CT216NQ

Jubilee Close

CT214FP

Conley Way

CT215JB

Lyell Close

CT216NA

Burmarsh Road

CT216LG

Dymchurch Road

CT216NS

Oaks View

CT214AW

Quarry Way

CT214DG

Old London Road

CT214NT

West Hythe Road

CT216LY

Princes Terrace

CT214DD

Bridge Close

CT214JN

Stone Street

CT214JZ

Stone Street

CT214LQ

The Street

CT216LU

Dymchurch Road

CT216QL

Burmarsh Road

CT214JH

London Road

CT214JS

Honeywood Close

CT214LX

Aldington Road

CT216PN

Romney Way

CT214DW

Redbrooks Way

CT214EF

Maycock Place

CT214EQ

Maycock Place

CT216PY

Shepherds Walk

CT214PW

The Ridgeway

CT216GY

Kingfisher Mews

CT216QU

Martins Way

CT214DT

Raven Close

CT214FL

Wilkinson Drive

CT216LX

Princes Terrace

CT216NU

Palmarsh Crescent

CT216PH

Martello Drive

CT215JD

Lyell Close

CT216HJ

Dymchurch Road

CT216PW

Shepherds Walk

CT216SL

Boundary Road

CT216LD

Seabrook Road

CT214PD

Aldington Road

CT216PS

Shepherds Walk

CT214LD

Stone Street

CT214NF

Dymchurch Road

CT214NS

West Hythe Road

CT216QE

Wych Elm Way

CT214AX

Admiral Drive

CT216JZ

Dymchurch Road

CT216JQ

St Nicholas Road

CT216PZ

Shepherds Walk

CT214DJ

Millfields Road

CT214DS

Nursery Fields

CT214NY

Castle Close

CT216NW

Palmbeach Avenue

CT214BQ

Woodpecker Way

CT214EW

Folks Wood Way

CT216NT

Palmarsh Avenue

CT214NQ

Fairview

CT214PH

Manor Farm Cottages

CT214LH

Aldington Road

CT214LY

Rowland Cottages

CT214PJ

The Haven

CT216JJ

Hythe Rural

CT216LL

Chestnut Terrace

CT216LN

Ettrick Terrace

CT216JW

Frampton Road

CT214DU

Maycock Place

CT214JP

Stone Street

CT216JN

Dymchurch Road

CT216LB

Dymchurch Road

CT214DB

Kestrel Drive

CT216JH

St Nicholas Terrace

CT216ND

Bluewater Caravan Site

CT214BN

Lake Drive

CT216PT

Chestnut Close

CT216QW

Grebe Crescent

CT214DZ

Green Lane Avenue

CT214JX

Berwick Lane

CT216LW

Dalmeny Terrace

CT216NB

Burmarsh Road

CT216NJ

Keddows Close

CT216NL

Palmbeach Avenue

CT216QP

Robins Close

CT216QT

Kingfisher Avenue

CT214FD

Dearman Crescent

CT214LG

The Street

CT214NJ

Burmarsh Road

CT216JX

Dymchurch Road

TN257BX

Royal Military Road

Data Sources

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