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About

Hythe ward covers the coastal town of Hythe, situated along the Royal Military Canal. This historic waterway defines much of the area's northern boundary and provides a distinct linear parkland setting. The town centre is focused around the High Street, with residential streets extending towards the seafront and the slopes of the North Downs.

The area includes the Martello towers and the expansive shingle beach of Hythe Bay. The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway originates here, offering a narrow-gauge service along the coast. Residential development varies from Victorian terraces near the canal to post-war housing estates further inland, with the military ranges at Lympne forming part of the ward's western edge.

Area overview

On average Hythe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hythe is £52,632 per year. There are 5 schools in Hythe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hythe is home to around 11,110 people, with a population density of about 711.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hythe Population
11,110
Population density
711.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.01(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.14(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(+14%)
Other theft
6.57(+17%)
Public order
3.24(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,097
90.87%
Other White
381
3.43%
Irish
141
1.27%
Other Asian
114
1.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.59%
Total population: 11,111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,398
35.07%
No qualifications
1,581
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,498
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,319
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,022
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 9,690

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,635
49.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,227
22.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
811
15.12%
Social rents from council
319
5.95%
Other social rented
173
3.22%
Total households: 5,365

Property prices in Hythe

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,185,000.

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-Detached43£395,000
Detached65£625,000
Flats50£241,500
Terraced44£331,000

10 years median price trend in Hythe

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

All postcodes in Hythe

CT216HG

Range Road

CT216AX

Stade Street

CT215HN

Castle Road

CT215BB

Bartholomew Street

CT215NS

Prospect Road

CT215SQ

Paraker Way

CT216WY

Dental Street

CT215PP

Mill Lane

CT216ES

New Road

CT214EH

Castle Road

CT215NX

William Pitt Close

CT215AY

Old Post Office Mews

CT216EW

St Leonards Road

CT214JE

London Road

CT216HA

Theresa Road

CT215JX

Sun Lane

CT214BB

Dark Lane

CT215EU

Hillcrest Road

CT215PU

Cannongate Gardens

CT214QG

Cylinder Road

CT216EY

Cobden Road

CT216EF

Portland Road

CT219BR

Dental Street

CT215XF

Farmer Close

CT215EY

Castle Road

CT215EL

Hillside Street

CT214DF

London Road

CT216DY

Stade Street

CT215DG

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215UG

Tanners Hill

CT214BJ

Harpswood Lane

CT215AQ

Great Conduit Street

CT216HX

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216BZ

Elizabeth Gardens

CT203JG

Underhill Road

CT216BP

Albert Road

CT215PB

Twiss Road

CT215LJ

Dental Street

CT216EG

Portland Road

CT216AH

South Road

CT214WY

Dental Street

CT215TG

Woodlands Drive

CT216AR

South Road

CT215NW

Marine Walk Street

CT215QJ

Seabrook Road

CT216BQ

Stade Street

CT215JY

Sun Lane

CT216BU

West Parade

CT219BS

Dental Street

CT215UH

North Road

CT214QQ

Freshfield Lane

CT214AL

Old Saltwood Lane

CT215AD

High Street

CT214PP

School Road

CT215ES

Lucys Hill

CT215AS

Military Road

CT216EP

Orchard Drive

CT215SE

Eversley Road

CT215BF

Church Rise

CT215XA

Cliff Road

CT215XQ

Cliff Road

CT214EJ

Ashford Road

CT215WB

Mulberry Court

CT214AG

Brockhill Road

CT216AE

Princes Parade

CT215HZ

Deedes Close

CT215RT

Seabrook Road

CT215JG

High Street

CT214SG

Britten Close

CT216AY

Moyle Court

CT215FG

Cannongate Road

CT215TB

Naildown Road

CT215BN

Chapel Mews

CT215LB

High Street

CT216JA

Portland Road

CT215BG

Rampart Road

CT214PU

Rectory Lane

CT214EL

Merlin Court Cottages

CT216DX

Arthur Road

CT215RU

Helena Villas

CT215DX

North Road

CT215JE

Douglas Mews

CT216ET

Park Road

CT215EN

Hillside Street

CT216FG

Molyneaux Terrace

CT215PJ

Cannongate Road

CT215SG

Hampton Vale

CT215FE

Blackhouse Hill

CT216JF

Dymchurch Road

CT215EG

Church Hill

CT215PZ

Cannongate Close

CT214BP

Leaside Cottages

CT214HJ

Sandling Road

CT214AU

North Road

CT215NR

Prospect Road

CT215HQ

Seaton Avenue

CT215SF

Spring Lane

CT215UU

Blackhouse Hill

CT215BX

Bartholomew Gardens

CT214PX

Rectory Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.