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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

CT216DQ

West Parade

CT215JB

Lyell Close

CT216LN

Ettrick Terrace

CT216AT

South Road

CT216HW

St Leonards Road

CT215DQ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215ED

Three Posts Lane

CT216EH

St Leonards Road

CT215JG

High Street

CT216BL

Windmill Street

CT216JG

Victoria Avenue

CT215DP

Church Road

CT216FE

Palmer Drive

CT216AP

Moyle Court

CT215DA

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT219AH

Dental Street

CT216QF

Elm Court

CT215JD

Lyell Close

CT216PE

Pennypot Industrial Estate

CT216ER

St Leonards Road

CT216AX

Stade Street

CT215DJ

Hillside Street

CT215JF

Dental Street

CT215LD

Theatre Street

CT215LE

High Street

CT216JD

Portland Close

CT215NH

Prospect Road

CT215AY

Old Post Office Mews

CT216LP

Tweed Terrace

CT216BF

Newmans Close

CT216PT

Chestnut Close

CT216AW

Marine Parade

CT215NR

Prospect Road

CT215BN

Chapel Mews

CT215LA

High Street

CT215JL

High Street

CT216HE

St Leonards Road

CT216DU

Stade Street

CT215AH

The Maltings

CT215JA

Douglas Mews

CT216QE

Wych Elm Way

CT215JH

High Street

CT215LH

Dental Street

CT215AL

High Street

CT216QD

Dymchurch Road

CT214DZ

Green Lane Avenue

CT216JN

Dymchurch Road

CT215DR

Northlands

CT216EX

Coastguard Cottages

CT215HE

Quarry Lane

CT215DE

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216RD

Kingfisher Avenue

CT215EN

Hillside Street

CT215DZ

North Road

CT216EQ

St Leonards Mews

CT216QH

Burmarsh Road

CT216HF

St Hildas Road

CT216QA

Shepherds Walk

CT216JP

Frampton Road

CT215EG

Church Hill

CT216FR

Charlier Mews

CT215EQ

Hillside Street

CT215LW

Walnut Tree Mews

CT216AN

Marine Parade

CT215DN

Oak Walk

CT215NL

Prospect Road

CT216ET

Park Road

CT216DB

Lynton Road

CT216BN

Albert Road

CT215DL

Hillside Street

CT215DD

Military Road

CT215DF

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215ES

Lucys Hill

CT216PS

Shepherds Walk

CT215AU

Military Road

CT216BP

Albert Road

CT215JZ

Walnut Tree Mews

CT216DJ

Park Road

CT216DT

West Parade

CT215HR

Church Heights

CT215DY

North Road

CT216PU

Shepherds Walk

CT215LQ

Dental Street

CT215AN

Bank Street

CT216PL

Romney Way

CT214EB

Orchard Valley

CT216FG

Molyneaux Terrace

CT215BY

Bartholomew Street

CT216JW

Frampton Road

CT215BB

Bartholomew Street

CT215AB

High Street

CT216BS

Albert Road

CT216LB

Dymchurch Road

CT214DJ

Millfields Road

Data Sources

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