Postcode CT19 5FU is located in an urban city, within the East Folkestone ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Folkestone Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Upper Radnor Park.
Folkestone Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,361 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from CT19 5FU.
Folkestone Central near CT19 5FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| 0.8 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Upper Radnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Radnor Park |
| 0.2 mi | Lower Radnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Lower Radnor Park |
| 0.5 mi | Payers Park | Small | Walking directions to Payers Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 in East Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 87 | £237,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in East Folkestone
In the CT19 5FU postcode area, located within Folkestone Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT19 5FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op | 100-102 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.1 mi | Feizler Chinese Convenience Store | 69 Brockman Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DJ | Walking directions to Feizler Chinese Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | premier store | 106 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to premier store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Broadmead Stores | 17 Valebrook Mews, Folkestone, CT19 5AN | Walking directions to Broadmead Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT19 5FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Ashley Lockwood
East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Connor Andrew McConville
East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Jackie Meade
East Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Vaughan
Folkestone and Hythe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.