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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

CT216EE

St Leonards Road

CT215TF

High Ridge

CT215HU

Tanners Hill Gardens

CT216EJ

Bulls Cottages

CT215TA

Naildown Close

CT215PY

Elm Gardens

CT215GS

Mill Road

CT216DJ

Park Road

CT215JU

High Street

CT215RF

Victoria Grove

CT215JR

High Street

CT215AH

The Maltings

CT215UR

Blackhouse Hill

CT215AX

Dymchurch Road

CT219AH

Dental Street

CT215FF

Dental Street

CT215SX

Whitenbrook

CT216HU

Wakefield Way

CT215PL

Station Road

CT214QA

Rectory Lane

CT216DG

Tower Gardens

CT219AB

Dental Street

CT214AS

North Road

CT215SZ

Brook Close

CT215JW

Prospect Road

CT214BE

St Johns Road

CT215NF

Mount Street Mews

CT215JN

High Street

CT214PT

The Green

CT215FJ

North Road

CT215LW

Walnut Tree Mews

CT215HJ

School Road

CT215SR

Horn Street

CT215LQ

Dental Street

CT215HW

Lookers Lane

CT215EW

Hillside Street

CT215JH

High Street

CT214BY

Barrack Hill

CT216ER

St Leonards Road

CT215QE

Seabrook Road

CT214QY

Castle Road

CT215TW

Quarry Walk

CT216BY

Albert Lane

CT214BG

Bartholomew Lane

CT215XH

Cliff Road

CT215RB

Seabrook Road

CT216BX

West Parade

CT203JH

Underhill Road

CT216JE

Dymchurch Road

CT215JT

Douglas Avenue

Data Sources

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