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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

CT216QZ

Peregrine Close

CT214PB

Aldington Road

CT216GY

Kingfisher Mews

CT214NQ

Fairview

CT216QN

Grebe Crescent

CT214FF

Dearman Crescent

CT214NJ

Burmarsh Road

CT216PR

Willow Close

CT214DH

Millfields Road

CT216NP

Marsh View

CT216LP

Tweed Terrace

CT214DG

Old London Road

CT214LL

Tourney Close

CT216NH

Palmbeach Avenue

CT216NW

Palmbeach Avenue

CT214LQ

The Street

CT216PS

Shepherds Walk

CT214FH

Bennett Close

CT216LA

Dymchurch Road

CT216LB

Dymchurch Road

CT216QQ

Burmarsh Road

CT216PA

Cornbrook Road

CT216SL

Boundary Road

CT216NU

Palmarsh Crescent

CT216PZ

Shepherds Walk

CT214EB

Orchard Valley

CT214EQ

Maycock Place

CT216QH

Burmarsh Road

CT214LG

The Street

CT216NT

Palmarsh Avenue

CT214JR

Belcaire Close

CT214JD

Ashford Road

CT214PA

Aldington Road

CT216QF

Elm Court

CT214DY

Green Lane

CT214JP

Stone Street

CT214LX

Aldington Road

CT216FP

The Paddock

CT214NH

Burmarsh Road

CT216PU

Shepherds Walk

CT214AY

Cornflower Avenue

CT216JH

St Nicholas Terrace

CT214LW

Aldington Road

CT216NJ

Keddows Close

CT214NS

West Hythe Road

CT214LN

Aldington Road

CT216LL

Chestnut Terrace

CT214FS

Hythe Rural

CT214FT

Hayles Walk

CT216QD

Dymchurch Road

CT216JS

Fort Road

CT214PW

The Ridgeway

CT216LH

Dymchurch Road

CT216QB

Crofters Close

CT214NG

Botolphs Bridge Road

CT214NA

Woodland Rise

CT214DB

Kestrel Drive

CT216LN

Ettrick Terrace

CT216HJ

Dymchurch Road

CT214PF

Welcome Stranger Cottages

CT216QA

Shepherds Walk

CT214EG

Manor Farm Close

CT214BN

Lake Drive

CT214LY

Rowland Cottages

CT214JG

Octavian Drive

CT216ND

Bluewater Caravan Site

CT216PL

Romney Way

CT216LY

Princes Terrace

CT216JT

Sutherland Close

CT214FR

Hythe Rural

CT214LJ

Beacon Way

CT216JU

Dymchurch Road

CT215JB

Lyell Close

CT214PQ

Hythe Rural

CT214LP

Otterpool Lane

CT214NB

West Hythe Road

CT214DJ

Millfields Road

TN256DD

Ashford Road

CT214DN

Redbrooks Way

CT216RD

Kingfisher Avenue

CT216PN

Romney Way

CT214EF

Maycock Place

CT214DS

Nursery Fields

CT216QG

Burmarsh Road

CT214BF

Castle View

CT214AW

Quarry Way

CT216LT

Dymchurch Road

CT216LS

Reachfields

CT214BQ

Woodpecker Way

CT216QU

Martins Way

CT216LG

Dymchurch Road

CT214JT

Belcaire Close

CT214DW

Redbrooks Way

CT216JN

Dymchurch Road

CT214LH

Aldington Road

CT216NE

St Georges Place

CT214PD

Aldington Road

Data Sources

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