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CT19 5JU

Broadmead

Folkestone and Hythe

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Overview

Postcode CT19 5JU is located in an urban city, within the Broadmead 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Upper Radnor Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Folkestone Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 67 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.5%

Approximately 3.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from CT19 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Folkestone Central near CT19 5JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT19 5JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West
0.5 mi

Folkestone Central

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT19 5JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUpper Radnor ParkMediumWalking directions to Upper Radnor Park
0.4 miMorehall Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Morehall Recreation Ground
0.5 miLower Radnor ParkMediumWalking directions to Lower Radnor Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
1,112.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.99(+10%)
Shoplifting
22.54(+182%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.64(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(+10%)
Other theft
5.34(-5%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
74.85%
Other White
24
7.1%
Other Asian
14
4.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
2.96%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
40.21%
No qualifications
41
14.34%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.44%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
39.16%
Owns outright
40
27.97%
Owns with a mortgage
40
27.97%
Social rents from council
5
3.5%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Broadmead

Median price£360,000
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £453K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Broadmead area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broadmead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£520,000£357
Semi-Detached17£400,000£339
Terraced13£340,000£343
Flats7£176,760£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Broadmead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£342,498£140,725£288,995£262,000
2017£410,995£177,500£292,498£263,000
2018£387,500£136,000£345,000£261,000
2019£362,000£155,625£305,000£270,000
2020£425,000£178,500£322,125£288,000
2021£700,000£165,250£349,500£289,250
2022£600,000£190,000£364,000£321,500
2023£675,000£205,000£415,000£316,500
2024£465,000£200,000£396,750£340,000
2025£570,000£210,000£400,000£332,500
2026£515,000£152,500£400,000£342,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broadmead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadmead.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£168£243£250
2017£260£189£245£257
2018£281£156£269£250
2019£312£125£247£268
2020£286£273£263£287
2021£296£207£276£309
2022£389£249£342£341
2023£407£256£352£342
2024£368£258£351£355
2025£320£256£355£343
2026£420£161£335£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Broadmead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT19 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT19 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202531, Cornwallis Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5JBDetachedFreehold£800,000
15 May 202528, Cornwallis Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5JBDetachedFreehold£720,000
14 Feb 2025Flat 5, Harvey Court, 8, Cherry Garden Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5LBFlatsLeasehold£220,000
07 Feb 2025Flat 2, 10, Cherry Garden Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 5LBFlatsLeasehold£187,500
23 Jan 20263, Southmead Close, Folkestone, CT19 5LHDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the CT19 5JU postcode area, located within Folkestone Central, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT19 5JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Harvey Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableCompass Community School Coastal ParkOther independent special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryFolkestone PrimaryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT19 5JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT19 5JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisonsCheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5JUWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miVillage Mini MartLucy Avenue, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5UDWalking directions to Village Mini Mart
0.3 miPremier231 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4AXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miMorehall StoresCoombe Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4EHWalking directions to Morehall Stores
0.5 miessoCheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4DPWalking directions to esso

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district (2025-26).

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,437
Band E£2,979
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,062
Band H£4,875

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT19 5JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Belinda Walker

Broadmead - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Tony Vaughan

Folkestone and Hythe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFolkestone and HytheE07000112
Parliamentary ConstituencyFolkestone and HytheE14001239
WardBroadmeadE05010015
ParishFolkestoneE04005040
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone CentralE02006880
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 015DE01024517
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT19 5JU

Is CT19 5JU (Folkestone Central) safe?

The area around CT19 5JU records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near CT19 5JU?

The median sale price around CT19 5JU in Folkestone Central is £360,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT19 5JU?

There are 17 schools close to CT19 5JU, including The Harvey Grammar School (Outstanding), Compass Community School Coastal Park (Good) and Folkestone Primary (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT19 5JU?

The closest station to CT19 5JU is Folkestone West, about 519 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT19 5JU?

CT19 5JU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,361 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT19 5JU (Folkestone Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT19 5JU is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Belinda Walker (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.