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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 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
53
Deprivation level
7/10
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
27.7(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.53(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.24(+12%)
Shoplifting
4.59(-42%)
Public order
4.04(-33%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £915,000.

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
Semi-Detached25£330,000
Terraced33£360,000
Detached12£462,500
Flats29£225,000

10 years median price trend in Hythe

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

All postcodes in Hythe

CT216AR

South Road

CT216EW

St Leonards Road

CT216NB

Burmarsh Road

CT215FP

Prospect Road

CT216ND

Bluewater Caravan Site

CT215LJ

Dental Street

CT214DY

Green Lane

CT215EL

Hillside Street

CT214DE

Turnpike Close

CT214DG

Old London Road

CT216LY

Princes Terrace

CT215JJ

High Street

CT216ES

New Road

CT215DG

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216BU

West Parade

CT216ED

Stade Street

CT216PY

Shepherds Walk

CT215NJ

The Avenue

CT216DF

Albert Road

CT215NQ

Prospect Mews

CT215BJ

Military Road

CT215AJ

High Street

CT215DW

Church Hill

CT215AT

High Street

CT216EB

Stade Street

CT214DS

Nursery Fields

CT216AB

Fisher Close

CT214DD

Bridge Close

CT215NF

Mount Street Mews

CT216JS

Fort Road

CT216NA

Burmarsh Road

CT216LH

Dymchurch Road

CT216FN

Fishermans Beach

CT216AD

South Road

CT216PZ

Shepherds Walk

CT216EJ

Bulls Cottages

CT214EA

Orchard Valley

CT216LG

Dymchurch Road

CT216FP

The Paddock

CT216PW

Shepherds Walk

CT215LB

High Street

CT216PN

Romney Way

CT216PX

Hawthorn Close

CT216DX

Arthur Road

CT215BZ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216BH

Windmill Street

CT216DS

West Parade

CT216BB

Whitegates Close

CT216LW

Dalmeny Terrace

CT215EP

Hillside Street

CT215JN

High Street

CT214WY

Dental Street

CT216BX

West Parade

CT216LL

Chestnut Terrace

CT216HP

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT215AQ

Great Conduit Street

CT216DY

Stade Street

CT216BQ

Stade Street

CT216AL

Admirals Walk

CT214DQ

Old London Road

CT216DG

Tower Gardens

CT216HQ

Range Road

CT216EU

Park Road

CT216EY

Cobden Road

CT216AJ

Marine Parade

CT215FJ

North Road

CT215AD

High Street

CT216JE

Dymchurch Road

CT214DP

Sunny Bank

CT216HJ

Dymchurch Road

CT215DH

The Dene

CT216JH

St Nicholas Terrace

CT216FB

Hythe

CT216JJ

Hythe Rural

CT215JR

High Street

CT216BD

Stade Street

CT216PH

Martello Drive

CT215FF

Dental Street

CT215LG

The Dene

CT216QG

Burmarsh Road

CT215NN

Prospect Road

CT215AS

Military Road

CT215ER

Springfield Passage

CT216JZ

Dymchurch Road

CT214DW

Redbrooks Way

CT215JX

Sun Lane

CT215EW

Hillside Street

CT216EN

St Leonards Road

CT216HZ

Hermitage Close

CT216DR

Victoria Road

CT214DL

Nursery Fields

CT216AG

Sturdy Close

CT215JT

Douglas Avenue

CT219BS

Dental Street

CT216PR

Willow Close

CT216PP

Sycamore Close

CT216BZ

Elizabeth Gardens

CT214GP

Dental Street

CT216AZ

Hythe

CT216DE

West Parade

Data Sources

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