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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

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

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

CT216BF

Newmans Close

CT214AF

Brockhill Road

CT215RQ

Seabrook Road

Data Sources

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