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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

CT215PX

Cannongate Road

CT216BL

Windmill Street

CT215FL

Hythe

CT215HG

Seaton Avenue

CT216BG

Stade Street

CT215HD

Castle Avenue

CT216JB

Dymchurch Road

CT216BB

Whitegates Close

CT216AN

Marine Parade

CT215AT

High Street

CT214BS

Bartholomew Close

CT214EN

Bluehouse Lane

CT216HT

Wakefield Way

CT215PS

Cannongate Avenue

CT216BD

Stade Street

CT215RD

Seabrook Gardens

CT214AR

Tanners Close

CT215TR

Bridle Way

CT214HN

Ashford Road

CT214QS

Grange Road

CT214AD

Fairlight Road

CT215QR

Seabrook Road

CT215LT

Mill Road

CT216AA

Cobay Close

CT215NZ

Twiss Road

CT215AN

Bank Street

CT215UP

Blackhouse Hill

CT215UE

Tanners Hill

CT216BJ

Wood Road

CT215TH

Spring Lane

CT216AG

Sturdy Close

CT215XN

Cliff Road

CT215RL

Seabrook Road

CT215PQ

Millbrook

CT214GP

Dental Street

CT215HR

Church Heights

CT215DT

North Road

CT216ED

Stade Street

CT214JJ

Old London Road

CT215EZ

Castle Road

CT215HE

Quarry Lane

CT215QH

Seabrook Road

CT216DR

Victoria Road

CT215ET

North Road

CT214HL

Sandling Road

CT215BY

Bartholomew Street

CT215TL

Spring Lane

CT214BX

Bartholomew Lane

CT214BU

Lea Close

CT215DE

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT216FN

Fishermans Beach

CT215WA

Holly Close

CT214PY

Victoria Place

CT215JZ

Walnut Tree Mews

CT214QJ

Sandling Road

CT215TT

Ians Walk

CT215FB

Hospital Hill

CT215PN

Station Road

CT215RY

Seabrook Court

CT215LF

Dental Street

CT215UT

Blackhouse Hill

CT215RE

Beacon Terrace

CT216DZ

Stade Street

CT216EX

Coastguard Cottages

CT214BZ

Barrack Hill

CT215TS

Ians Walk

CT215UJ

Station Road

CT215QS

Saxon Close

CT215AJ

High Street

CT215NY

Twiss Road

CT215XB

Sene Park

CT216HQ

Range Road

CT216HF

St Hildas Road

CT219BW

Hythe

CT215UN

Blackhouse Hill

CT215SY

Naildown Road

CT215BJ

Military Road

CT215EX

Hillcrest Road

CT215NH

Prospect Road

CT215PW

Station Road

CT215QP

Seabrook Road

CT214SE

Turnpike Hill

CT215TY

Valley Walk

CT215EF

Cannongate Road

CT215PA

Twiss Grove

CT216FJ

Moncrieff Gardens

CT215PD

Setterfield House

CT215RR

Battery Point

CT216AU

The Fairway

CT215BS

Bartholomew Street

CT215RZ

Horn Street

CT215PR

Station Road

CT215NQ

Prospect Mews

CT215FH

Prospect Road

CT216EB

Stade Street

CT216EH

St Leonards Road

CT215SB

Horn Street

CT214JL

Ashford Road

CT216DA

Stade Street

CT214BD

North Road West

Data Sources

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