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About

Hythe is a coastal town within the Folkestone and Hythe district, situated along the Royal Military Canal. This waterway, constructed as a defence during the Napoleonic Wars, defines much of the area's landscape and provides a route for leisure activities. The town stretches from the canal's path inland to the shoreline, where a long shingle beach and a historic promenade are located. The area includes residential streets that climb the slopes behind the seafront.

The town centre is focused on the High Street, which runs parallel to the canal. Hythe is known for its Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, a miniature steam railway that operates passenger services along the coast. The local economy includes independent shops and services catering to residents. The surrounding area comprises green spaces like the canal towpath and the slopes of the North Downs, which offer views over the town and the English Channel.

Area overview

On average Hythe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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 per household in Hythe is £43,055 per year. There are 2 schools in Hythe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hythe is home to around 7,185 people, with a population density of about 2,505.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.48(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-7%)
Public order
5.85(-4%)
Other theft
5.15(-8%)
South East average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,724
27.46%
No qualifications
1,349
21.48%
Level 3 (A level)
941
14.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,279

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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 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£546,250
Flats24£231,500
Semi-Detached22£330,000
Terraced31£320,000

10 years median price trend in Hythe

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

All postcodes in Hythe

CT215AG

Three Post Lane

CT214DE

Turnpike Close

CT214DL

Nursery Fields

CT219BW

Hythe

CT216BS

Albert Road

CT216JE

Dymchurch Road

CT216BT

Albert Road

CT215UF

North Road

CT215ET

North Road

CT215JG

High Street

CT215NJ

The Avenue

CT216AH

South Road

CT216BF

Newmans Close

CT216EQ

St Leonards Mews

CT216AJ

Marine Parade

CT216DE

West Parade

CT216PL

Romney Way

CT215BG

Rampart Road

CT215JH

High Street

CT215LQ

Dental Street

CT216AU

The Fairway

CT216BQ

Stade Street

CT216FN

Fishermans Beach

CT216PE

Pennypot Industrial Estate

CT216QD

Dymchurch Road

CT215AU

Military Road

CT216AG

Sturdy Close

CT216AP

Moyle Court

CT216BW

Albert Road

CT216HN

Coastguard Cottages

CT216QB

Crofters Close

CT216QZ

Peregrine Close

CT215LE

High Street

CT215NS

Prospect Road

CT216FQ

Shepherds Rise

CT215BD

High Street

CT215FJ

North Road

CT215LF

Dental Street

CT216ER

St Leonards Road

CT216JU

Dymchurch Road

CT215EG

Church Hill

CT215DN

Oak Walk

CT214DY

Green Lane

CT215EP

Hillside Street

CT216HX

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216RD

Kingfisher Avenue

CT214DQ

Old London Road

CT215DW

Church Hill

CT215HE

Quarry Lane

CT216DQ

West Parade

CT216LA

Dymchurch Road

CT215DE

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215DQ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216FP

The Paddock

CT216JD

Portland Close

CT216LT

Dymchurch Road

CT216HA

Theresa Road

CT216PQ

Romney Way

CT214EA

Orchard Valley

CT215DH

The Dene

CT215EA

Corunna Close

CT215ED

Three Posts Lane

CT215JE

Douglas Mews

CT216HQ

Range Road

CT216JR

Dymchurch Road

CT215LJ

Dental Street

CT216AY

Moyle Court

CT216EH

St Leonards Road

CT216FB

Hythe

CT216FR

Charlier Mews

CT216BP

Albert Road

CT216HP

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216JP

Frampton Road

CT216DB

Lynton Road

CT214DP

Sunny Bank

CT219BU

Hythe

CT216AX

Stade Street

CT216DX

Arthur Road

CT215LD

Theatre Street

CT216HS

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216PB

Meadow Way

CT216PU

Shepherds Walk

CT214DN

Redbrooks Way

CT215FP

Prospect Road

CT216HZ

Hermitage Close

CT216JT

Sutherland Close

CT214DH

Millfields Road

CT216BB

Whitegates Close

CT216BD

Stade Street

CT216JA

Portland Road

CT215DD

Military Road

CT215DJ

Hillside Street

CT215DL

Hillside Street

CT216JS

Fort Road

CT216BL

Windmill Street

CT214GP

Dental Street

CT214WX

Dental Street

CT215BX

Bartholomew Gardens

CT215NR

Prospect Road

CT216DY

Stade Street

Data Sources

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