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CT20 1JD

St Johns Street

Folkestone Central

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Overview

Postcode CT20 1JD 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 148.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Folkestone Harbour is £39,070 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is East Cliff Triangle.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Folkestone Harbour has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Folkestone Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Folkestone Harbour is £39,070 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from CT20 1JD.

Flood risk

No risk

Folkestone Harbour near CT20 1JD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 1JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Folkestone Central

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 1JD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEast Cliff TriangleSmallWalking directions to East Cliff Triangle
0.2 miPayers ParkSmallWalking directions to Payers Park
0.3 miDanni & James Community Friendship ParkSmallWalking directions to Danni & James Community Friendship Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
22,608.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.49(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.14(+145%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.16(+89%)
Other theft
10.05(+79%)
Drugs
7.93(+187%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
76.11%
Other White
23
7.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
9
2.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.87%
Indian
7
2.23%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
26.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
18.18%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.36%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.73%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
104
70.75%
Owns outright
15
10.2%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.84%
Other social rented
8
5.44%
Social rents from council
6
4.08%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Folkestone Central

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)159
Typical range (middle 50%)£153K – £295K

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Folkestone Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£800,000£341
Semi-Detached6£652,500£316
Terraced15£255,000£247
Flats134£210,000£256

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Folkestone Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Folkestone Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£685,000£138,000£350,000£168,000
2017£457,500£145,000£339,995£267,000
2018£557,500£160,000£285,000£242,498
2019£600,000£160,000£425,000£240,000
2020£607,500£175,000£407,500£266,000
2021£775,500£190,000£465,000£302,500
2022£1,060,000£200,000£315,250£228,750
2023£1,046,250£215,000£565,500£261,000
2024£770,000£180,000£602,500£271,250
2025£647,500£218,000£510,000£285,000
2026£815,000£215,000£630,000£307,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Folkestone Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Folkestone Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£195£268£167
2017£279£204£286£274
2018£300£210£300£274
2019£260£209£252£237
2020£247£228£277£245
2021£328£241£282£279
2022£340£255£323£295
2023£485£266£302£288
2024£426£252£321£257
2025£364£257£322£310
2026£320£251£366£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Folkestone Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Folkestone Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 1JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 1JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 2025Flat 1, Harvey House, Harvey Street, Folkestone, CT20 1TWFlatsLeasehold£60,000
29 May 2025Flat 2, 63, Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JZFlatsLeasehold£90,000
27 May 202549, Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JZFlatsLeasehold£140,000
11 Apr 202549, Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JZTerracedFreehold£194,480
30 Apr 202544, Queen Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JFOtherFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the CT20 1JD postcode area, located within Folkestone Harbour, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT20 1JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFolkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miNot applicableFolkestone Beacon PlusSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 1JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 1JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNila ExpressSt Michael's Street, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1LNWalking directions to Nila Express
0.1 miMemel ShopDover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1JXWalking directions to Memel Shop
0.2 miLondisGrace Hill, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1HAWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLondisTram Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1TEWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miLidlShellons Street, Folkestone, CT20 1BPWalking directions to Lidl

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 CT20 1JD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abena Akuffo-Kelly

Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Laura Davison

Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz McShane

Folkestone Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour 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
WardFolkestone CentralE05010018
ParishFolkestoneE04005040
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone HarbourE02006879
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 014AE01024504
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT20 1JD

Is CT20 1JD (Folkestone Harbour) safe?

The area around CT20 1JD records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CT20 1JD?

The median sale price around CT20 1JD in Folkestone Harbour is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT20 1JD?

There are 14 schools close to CT20 1JD, including Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School (Good), St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Folkestone Beacon Plus. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT20 1JD?

The closest station to CT20 1JD is Folkestone Central, about 947 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT20 1JD?

CT20 1JD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 614 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT20 1JD (Folkestone Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT20 1JD is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abena Akuffo-Kelly (Labour Party), Laura Davison (Labour Party) and Liz McShane (Labour 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.