Postcode CT19 6QU 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 high crime levels, with around 76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 £260,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,500 and £354,000. The nearest station is Folkestone Central, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 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 8,017 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone North East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 12 ft away from CT19 6QU.
Folkestone North East near CT19 6QU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East Cliff Triangle | Small | Walking directions to East Cliff Triangle |
| 0.1 mi | Danni & James Community Friendship Park | Small | Walking directions to Danni & James Community Friendship Park |
| 0.4 mi | Bruce Porter Garden | Small | Walking directions to Bruce Porter Garden |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Folkestone Harbour area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £526,000 | £414 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £416,250 | £324 |
| Terraced | 33 | £270,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 28 | £146,000 | £252 |
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 | £160,000 | £354,500 | £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 | £429 | £245 | £296 | £273 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT19 6QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | 59, Lawrence Court, Folkestone, CT19 6QU | Flats | Leasehold | £122,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 64, Lawrence Court, Folkestone, CT19 6QU | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | 165, Dover Road, Folkestone, CT19 6NG | Terraced | Freehold | £238,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 201, Dover Road, Folkestone, CT19 6NG | Terraced | Freehold | £236,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 16, Lawrence Court, Folkestone, CT19 6QT | Flats | Leasehold | £147,000 |
In the CT19 6QU postcode area, located within Folkestone North East, there are 9 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Castle Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Martello Primary | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Mar 2022. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT19 6QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6NH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Alexander Wine | Canterbury Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5NH | Walking directions to Alexander Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Sai News & Off Licence | Warren Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 6DE | Walking directions to Sai News & Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Folkestone Food & Wine | Canterbury Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5NL | Walking directions to Folkestone Food & 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 6QU, 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 6QU records about 76 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.
The median sale price around CT19 6QU in Folkestone Harbour is £260,000 (about £265 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CT19 6QU, including Castle Hill Community Primary School (Good), Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement) and Martello Primary (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT19 6QU is Folkestone Central, about 1,399 m away.
CT19 6QU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,017 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 6QU 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).