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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

CT215EB

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216PQ

Romney Way

CT216HG

Range Road

CT215BX

Bartholomew Gardens

CT216EG

Portland Road

CT216HR

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216JF

Dymchurch Road

CT216HH

South Road

CT216BG

Stade Street

CT219BR

Dental Street

CT216PJ

Martello Drive

CT216JT

Sutherland Close

CT216LD

Seabrook Road

CT216EA

Victoria Court

CT215LF

Dental Street

CT216LT

Dymchurch Road

CT214DH

Millfields Road

CT216PB

Meadow Way

CT215NW

Marine Walk Street

CT216AS

South Road

CT216BY

Albert Lane

CT216QZ

Peregrine Close

CT215BE

Chapel Street

CT216DL

Park Road

CT216JQ

St Nicholas Road

CT216HD

West Parade

CT215DS

North Road

CT216JX

Dymchurch Road

CT216FQ

Shepherds Rise

CT215BG

Rampart Road

CT216FD

Cornbrook Road

CT216DN

Ormonde Road

CT215JW

Prospect Road

CT216EE

St Leonards Road

CT216JB

Dymchurch Road

CT215FH

Prospect Road

CT216DW

Ormonde Road

CT215AX

Dymchurch Road

CT219BW

Hythe

CT215BW

Malthouse Hill

CT214WX

Dental Street

CT216BW

Albert Road

CT216HS

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216AU

The Fairway

CT216LQ

Reachfields

CT214JH

London Road

CT216AH

South Road

CT216AA

Cobay Close

CT216DH

Park Road

CT216NE

St Georges Place

CT215JY

Sun Lane

CT215BD

High Street

CT216DD

Napier Gardens

CT216BT

Albert Road

CT216SL

Boundary Road

CT216WY

Dental Street

CT216PA

Cornbrook Road

CT215BQ

Claridge Mews

CT216LZ

Martello Cottages

CT216LR

Longbridge Terrace

CT216QB

Crofters Close

CT219AB

Dental Street

CT215JU

High Street

CT215ET

North Road

CT216EP

Orchard Drive

CT216DA

Stade Street

CT215JE

Douglas Mews

CT215NT

Mount Street

CT216AY

Moyle Court

CT216HT

Wakefield Way

CT215NS

Prospect Road

CT216JA

Portland Road

CT215BS

Bartholomew Street

CT215BH

Military Road

CT216LS

Reachfields

CT216BA

South Road

CT216JR

Dymchurch Road

CT216HU

Wakefield Way

CT215AG

Three Post Lane

CT216JU

Dymchurch Road

CT214DN

Redbrooks Way

CT215EH

Hillside Street

CT216QQ

Burmarsh Road

CT216EF

Portland Road

CT219BU

Hythe

CT216LA

Dymchurch Road

CT216DZ

Stade Street

CT216BJ

Wood Road

CT215PL

Station Road

CT216DP

Ormonde Road

CT216HN

Coastguard Cottages

CT216LU

Dymchurch Road

CT216LX

Princes Terrace

CT214DR

Summer Close

CT215EA

Corunna Close

CT216HX

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216HA

Theresa Road

CT216FT

Range Road

CT215BP

Church Hill

CT215UF

North Road

Data Sources

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