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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hythe is £52,611 per year. The median sale price in Hythe is £370,000 (around £376 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £497,500. There are 5 schools in Hythe: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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
7.5%
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

Median price: £370,000
Price per sq ft: £376
Sales (last 12 months): 179
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £498K

Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £376 per square foot) in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £2,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hythe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£615,000£401
Semi-Detached34£411,500£414
Terraced52£331,000£368
Flats40£186,250£303

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£523,000£206,000£340,000£262,000
2017£475,000£210,000£302,475£280,000
2018£479,000£219,000£340,000£285,000
2019£520,000£190,000£387,500£268,500
2020£547,500£226,500£352,000£273,000
2021£610,000£234,950£381,000£315,000
2022£695,000£235,000£550,000£344,000
2023£658,263£231,250£450,000£350,000
2024£605,000£240,000£434,500£308,500
2025£622,500£225,000£377,500£330,000
2026£581,000£165,000£408,000£331,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hythe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342£288£313£291
2017£337£312£293£310
2018£341£295£333£304
2019£369£283£325£307
2020£361£307£321£326
2021£401£310£358£334
2022£450£354£421£363
2023£454£371£404£395
2024£449£358£387£356
2025£413£345£360£382
2026£445£254£430£363
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hythe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hythe in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hythe ward.

Local councillors

Anita Jones

Hythe - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jim Martin

Hythe - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Rich Holgate

Hythe - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

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CT216DA

Stade Street

CT214BD

North Road West

CT215JJ

High Street

CT215UZ

Bassett Close

CT215WD

Whitenbrook Dell

CT215HA

Quarry Road

CT215AL

High Street

CT215HB

Castle Road

CT215NA

Seabrook Road

CT216BT

Albert Road

CT215TN

Seadown Close

CT215QD

Seabrook Road

CT215BE

Chapel Street

CT215UL

Blackhouse Hill

CT216AP

Moyle Court

CT215RA

Seabrook Road

CT215SD

Spring Lane

CT215LN

Station Road

CT215EJ

Hillside Street

CT216AL

Admirals Walk

CT215RX

Sandy Lane

CT215UQ

Tanners Hill

CT215BW

Malthouse Hill

CT215EA

Corunna Close

CT215EE

View France Close

CT216HD

West Parade

CT216EA

Victoria Court

CT214WX

Dental Street

CT215DY

North Road

CT215TE

High Ridge

CT216AS

South Road

CT215LE

High Street

CT215LU

Albion Place

CT215BH

Military Road

CT215LG

The Dene

CT215SL

Horn Street

CT216DN

Ormonde Road

CT215BT

Bartholomew Street

CT215AG

Three Post Lane

CT215BA

Upper Malthouse Hill

CT215ER

Springfield Passage

CT216FA

Imperial Gardens

CT215JL

High Street

CT203JF

Fusilier Avenue

CT215UY

Bassett Gardens

CT215ND

East Street

CT215XD

Cliff Road

CT215DU

North Road

CT215HX

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT214QU

Becketts Terrace

CT216HZ

Hermitage Close

CT214PS

The Green

CT214SF

Spanton Crescent

CT215DJ

Hillside Street

CT216FE

Palmer Drive

CT215AB

High Street

CT215LR

Mill Lane

CT188BL

Blackhouse Hill

CT216BN

Albert Road

CT215HY

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT215FQ

Hythe

CT215EB

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215JA

Douglas Mews

CT216EU

Park Road

CT215ED

Three Posts Lane

CT216HW

St Leonards Road

CT214AB

Brockhill Road

CT216FT

Range Road

CT214BT

Bartholomew Lane

CT215EH

Hillside Street

CT214PZ

Rectory Lane

CT215NG

East Street

CT215DF

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215NN

Prospect Road

CT215XE

Cliff Road

CT216AT

South Road

CT216AB

Fisher Close

CT215QW

Seabrook Road

CT216HN

Coastguard Cottages

CT215NL

Prospect Road

CT215QB

Seabrook Road

CT214QE

New Road

CT215HH

Seaton Avenue

CT216AD

South Road

CT215LY

Elm Gardens

CT215XR

Cliff Close

CT215FD

Court Road

CT215QN

Seabrook Road

CT216DB

Lynton Road

CT215XJ

Cliff Road

CT215DQ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215RH

Victoria Terrace

CT215XW

Cliff Road

CT215LH

Dental Street

CT215TD

Naildown Road

CT215DA

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215SH

Springfield Way

CT219BU

Hythe

CT215EP

Hillside Street

CT215DW

Church Hill