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About

Hythe is a coastal town in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent, England. It lies along the English Channel, offering views of the sea and easy access to beaches. The area is known for its historic Royal Military Canal, which runs through the town and provides walking and cycling routes. Hythe also features a traditional high street with independent shops, cafes, and local businesses.

The town has a mix of residential areas and green spaces, including the nearby Sandgate Beach and the North Downs. Hythe is connected to Folkestone by a regular train service, making it accessible for commuters. The area retains a quiet, small-town feel while being close to larger amenities in Folkestone. Its proximity to the Channel Tunnel also makes it a convenient location for travel to Europe.

Area overview

On average Hythe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hythe is £34,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Hythe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hythe Population
7,185
Population density
2,505.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,603
91.95%
Other White
221
3.08%
Irish
53
0.74%
Other Asian
51
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.46%
Total population: 7,181

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,609
43.65%
Owns with a mortgage
677
18.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
642
17.42%
Social rents from council
457
12.4%
Other social rented
163
4.42%
Total households: 3,686

Property prices in Hythe

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hythe 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£504,615
Flats26£222,500
Semi-Detached24£330,000
Terraced34£305,000

10 years median price trend in Hythe

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

All postcodes in Hythe

CT215ET

Hillcrest Road

CT215JG

High Street

CT215NJ

Seabrook Road

CT215UF

North Road

CT216AH

South Road

CT216BF

Albert Road

CT216BT

Albert Road

CT216EQ

Albert Road

CT216JE

Dymchurch Road

CT216AU

The Fairway

CT215BG

Prospect Road

CT215JH

Dental Street

CT215LQ

Dental Street

CT216AJ

Princes Parade

CT216BQ

Stade Street

CT216DE

West Parade

CT216FN

Range Road

CT216PE

Green Lane

CT216PG

Dymchurch Road

CT216PL

Romney Way

CT216FQ

Shepherds Rise

CT215AU

Military Road

CT215LE

High Street

CT215NS

Prospect Road

CT216AG

Sturdy Close

CT216AP

Hythe

CT216BW

Albert Road

CT216FL

Portland Road

CT216HN

Albert Road

CT216QB

Crofters Close

CT216QD

Dymchurch Road

CT216QZ

Burmarsh Road

CT215LF

Dental Street

CT216JU

Dymchurch Road

CT216HX

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT214DY

Green Lane

CT215BD

High Street

CT215DN

Oak Walk

CT215EG

Hythe

CT215EP

Hillside Street

CT215FJ

Hythe

CT216ER

Albert Road

CT216RD

Green Lane

CT214DQ

Old London Road

CT215DE

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215DQ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215DW

Hythe

CT215HE

Quarry Lane

CT216DQ

West Parade

CT216FP

The Paddock

CT216JD

Dymchurch Road

CT216LA

Dymchurch Road

CT216LT

Dymchurch Road

CT214EA

Green Lane

CT215DH

Hillside Street

CT215EA

Corunna Close

CT215ED

High Street

CT215JE

Douglas Avenue

CT216HA

St Hilda's Road

CT216HQ

Range Road

CT216JR

Dymchurch Road

CT216PQ

Romney Way

CT216FR

Charlier Mews

CT215LJ

Dental Street

CT216AY

South Road

CT216BP

Albert Lane

CT216EH

Albert Road

CT216FB

Hythe

CT216HP

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216JP

Boundary Road

CT214DP

Summer Close

CT216AX

Stade Street

CT216DB

Albert Lane

CT216DX

Arthur Road

CT219BU

Hythe

CT214DN

Redbrooks Way

CT215FP

Prospect Road

CT215LD

Theatre Street

CT216HS

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216HZ

Hermitage Close

CT216JT

Sutherland Close

CT216PB

Meadow Way

CT216PU

Hawthorn Close

CT214DH

Mill Fields Road

CT215DD

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215DJ

Hillside Street

CT215DL

Hillside Street

CT216BB

Stade Street

CT216BD

Charlier Mews

CT216BL

Windmill Street

CT216JA

Portland Road

CT216JS

Boundary Road

CT214GP

Dental Street

CT215NH

Prospect Road

CT215NR

Prospect Road

CT216QQ

Burmarsh Road

CT214WX

Dental Street

CT215AJ

High Street

CT215BX

Bartholomew Street

CT215BZ

Corunna Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.