Postcode CT19 6BQ is located in an urban city, within the Folkestone Harbour area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Folkestone North East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Folkestone North East is £48,762 per year. The median sale price in Folkestone Harbour is £259,750 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,750 and £351,000. The nearest station is Folkestone Central, about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Cliff Triangle.
Folkestone North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,837 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Folkestone North East is £48,762 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT19 6BQ.
Folkestone North East near CT19 6BQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Cliff Triangle | Small | Walking directions to East Cliff Triangle |
| 0.3 mi | Danni & James Community Friendship Park | Small | Walking directions to Danni & James Community Friendship Park |
| 0.2 mi | Bruce Porter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bruce Porter Garden |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £259,750 (about £265 per square foot) in Folkestone Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £526,000 | £364 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £440,500 | £308 |
| Terraced | 34 | £270,000 | £280 |
| Flats | 27 | £145,000 | £248 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,250 | £119,500 | £269,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £288,500 | £98,998 | £270,000 | £181,500 |
| 2018 | £310,000 | £112,500 | £270,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | £448,750 | £125,000 | £285,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | £122,000 | £317,500 | £200,000 |
| 2021 | £515,000 | £150,000 | £335,500 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £716,500 | £164,000 | £421,000 | £262,750 |
| 2023 | £379,750 | £135,000 | £395,000 | £271,000 |
| 2024 | £482,500 | £160,000 | £410,000 | £246,000 |
| 2025 | £640,000 | £155,000 | £450,000 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £560,000 | £147,500 | £344,000 | £269,998 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £212 | £195 | £234 | £168 |
| 2017 | £266 | £180 | £259 | £189 |
| 2018 | £361 | £218 | £267 | £204 |
| 2019 | £310 | £206 | £306 | £194 |
| 2020 | £356 | £232 | £316 | £205 |
| 2021 | £352 | £228 | £320 | £223 |
| 2022 | £425 | £285 | £333 | £273 |
| 2023 | £411 | £236 | £315 | £300 |
| 2024 | £392 | £347 | £390 | £258 |
| 2025 | £414 | £257 | £350 | £286 |
| 2026 | £400 | £244 | £253 | £280 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT19 6BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 19, Hasborough Road, Folkestone, CT19 6BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £477,650 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 46, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PY | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 39, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PY | Detached | Freehold | £710,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2026 | 28, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone, CT19 6BL | Detached | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Ground Floor Flat C, 67, Wear Bay Crescent, Folkestone, CT19 6BA | Flats | Leasehold | £89,000 |
In the CT19 6BQ postcode area, located within Folkestone North East, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Martello Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2015. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT19 6BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sai News & Off Licence | Warren Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6DE | Walking directions to Sai News & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Tram Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1TE | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Alexander Wine | Canterbury Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5NH | Walking directions to Alexander Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT19 6BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bridget Chapman
Folkestone Harbour - Elected 4 May 2023
Nicola Keen
Folkestone Harbour - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Vaughan
Folkestone and Hythe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT19 6BQ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around CT19 6BQ in Folkestone Harbour is £259,750 (about £265 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to CT19 6BQ, including Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement), Martello Primary (Good) and Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
CT19 6BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,837 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT19 6BQ is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Bridget Chapman (Labour Party) and Nicola Keen (Labour Party).