Postcode CT20 1DF is located in an urban city, within the Folkestone Central ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Folkestone Harbour area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Folkestone Harbour is £39,070 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, closest large park is The Leas.
Folkestone Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Folkestone Harbour is £39,070 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from CT20 1DF.
Folkestone Harbour near CT20 1DF 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| 0.9 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Leas | Large | Walking directions to The Leas |
| 0.5 mi | Lower Leas Coastal Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Leas Coastal Park |
| 0.3 mi | Upper Radnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Radnor Park |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £285,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £785,000 |
| Flats | 144 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Folkestone Central
In the CT20 1DF postcode area, located within Folkestone Harbour, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 1DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Feizler Chinese Convenience Store | 69 Brockman Road, Folkestone, CT20 1DJ | Walking directions to Feizler Chinese Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | 100-102 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Bouverie News | Alexandra Gardens, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1AU | Walking directions to Bouverie News |
| 0.2 mi | premier store | 106 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT20 2QN | Walking directions to premier store |
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 CT20 1DF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abena Akuffo-Kelly
Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Laura Davison
Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Liz McShane
Folkestone Central - 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: 01/06/2026.