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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

CT214HG

Sandling Road

CT216DW

Ormonde Road

CT214QZ

Castle Crescent

CT214HU

Ashford Road

CT215TX

Owens Close

CT216BW

Albert Road

CT216FB

Hythe

CT215LX

Seabrook Road

CT215LA

High Street

CT215LD

Theatre Street

CT216HH

South Road

CT215DH

The Dene

CT214QP

Highfield Close

CT216HS

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216BS

Albert Road

CT216AW

Marine Parade

CT216HR

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT216FR

Charlier Mews

CT214QH

Freshfield Lane

CT215SN

Seabrook Vale

CT216EQ

St Leonards Mews

CT216DQ

West Parade

CT214EP

Ashford Road

CT215NT

Mount Street

CT215XP

Cliff Road

CT214AE

Brockhill Road

CT216BA

South Road

CT215RS

Seabrook Road

CT215DN

Oak Walk

CT215SW

Valestone Close

CT215DD

Military Road

CT214QB

School Road

CT215SP

Craythorne Close

CT215JS

Blythe Court

CT215DL

Hillside Street

CT216DF

Albert Road

CT215LP

Mill Road

CT214QN

Sandling Road

CT214BH

Harpswood Lane

CT215LZ

Seabrook Road

CT215QT

Wellington Mews

CT215QZ

Seabrook Grove

CT216AJ

Marine Parade

CT216DE

West Parade

CT216BH

Windmill Street

CT214QX

Castle Road

CT215AU

Military Road

CT216DD

Napier Gardens

CT203JD

Queens Avenue

CT216HP

Cinque Ports Avenue

CT215UF

North Road

CT215NU

Twiss Avenue

CT216EN

St Leonards Road

CT216DP

Ormonde Road

CT216DL

Park Road

CT216HE

St Leonards Road

CT215PE

Earlsfield Road

CT215SA

Horn Street

CT214AN

Conway Close

CT214RA

The Close

CT188BJ

Dibgate Cottages

CT215LS

Lower Blackhouse Hill

CT216DH

Park Road

CT215DZ

North Road

CT215DS

North Road

CT215EQ

Hillside Street

CT216DU

Stade Street

CT215XL

Cliff Road

CT215AR

Seabrook Mount

CT215FP

Prospect Road

CT215BZ

Sir John Moore Avenue

CT215PF

Earlsfield Road

CT215HL

Castle Road

CT215BP

Church Hill

CT215RP

Hythe

CT215BQ

Claridge Mews

CT215NB

Seabrook Road

CT215DR

Northlands

CT215RG

Seabrook Road

CT215QA

Seabrook Road

CT216JD

Portland Close

CT214BL

Ashford Road

CT215TU

Colins Way

CT216AZ

Hythe

CT216DS

West Parade

CT216DT

West Parade

CT215DP

Church Road

CT214PL

The Sandlings

CT216JG

Victoria Avenue

CT214AT

North Road

CT215PH

Station Road

CT215QL

Ferguson Close

CT215NJ

The Avenue

CT215JF

Dental Street

CT215UX

Blackhouse Rise

CT215TJ

Spring Lane

CT215PT

Cannongate Road

CT215BD

High Street

CT214AJ

The Green

CT203JE

Buffs Avenue

Data Sources

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