Postcode CT20 1JE 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 Foord area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Folkestone Foord is £47,055 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest small park is East Cliff Triangle.
Folkestone Foord has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Foord has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Folkestone Foord is £47,055 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 219 ft away from CT20 1JE.
Folkestone Foord near CT20 1JE 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East Cliff Triangle | Small | Walking directions to East Cliff Triangle |
| 0.2 mi | Payers Park | Small | Walking directions to Payers Park |
| 0.3 mi | Danni & James Community Friendship Park | Small | Walking directions to Danni & James Community Friendship 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 1JE postcode area, located within Folkestone Foord, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 1JE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nila Express | St Michael's Street, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1LN | Walking directions to Nila Express |
| 0.1 mi | Memel Shop | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1JX | Walking directions to Memel Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Dover Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1NS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Grace Hill, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1HA | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Devon Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5AH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1JE, 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: 16/05/2026.