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CT20 2AP

Cheriton Gardens

Folkestone Central

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Overview

Postcode CT20 2AP 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 302.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Leas.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
303
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
12%
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 4,635 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Folkestone Harbour has a very high crime rate, with approximately 302.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% 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 137 ft away from CT20 2AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Folkestone Harbour near CT20 2AP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 2AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Folkestone Central

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone Central
1 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 2AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe LeasLargeWalking directions to The Leas
0.4 miLower Leas Coastal ParkLargeWalking directions to Lower Leas Coastal Park
0.4 miUpper Radnor ParkMediumWalking directions to Upper Radnor Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
10,358.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
161.44(+409%)
Shoplifting
103.4(+1196%)
Anti-social behaviour
98.07(+697%)
Criminal damage and arson
32.02(+396%)
Public order
24.68(+307%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
78.38%
Other White
23
8.88%
Roma
7
2.7%
Other
7
2.7%
African
6
2.32%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.32%
No qualifications
52
22.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.21%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
82
57.75%
Owns outright
22
15.49%
Owns with a mortgage
17
11.97%
Other social rented
11
7.75%
Social rents from council
6
4.23%
Total households: 142

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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025Flat 8, Highcliffe Court, 35, Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2APFlatsLeasehold£110,000
11 Sept 2025Flat 2, 29, Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2APFlatsLeasehold£310,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 3, 29, Cheriton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2APFlatsLeasehold£250,000
11 Apr 20256, Grange Court, Folkestone, CT20 2UHFlatsLeasehold£218,000
06 Mar 2025Flat 3, Manor Lodge, 25, Manor Road, Folkestone, CT20 2SAFlatsLeasehold£185,000

Schools

In the CT20 2AP postcode area, located within Folkestone Harbour, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT20 2AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableFolkestone Beacon PlusSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryChrist Church Cep Academy, FolkestoneAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Eanswythe's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 2AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 2AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury'sBouverie Road West, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2SBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.1 miShanga ShopFolkestone and Hythe, CT20 2BHWalking directions to Shanga Shop
0.1 miS&K FolkestonePleydell Gardens, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2DBWalking directions to S&K Folkestone
0.1 miBouverie NewsAlexandra Gardens, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 1AUWalking directions to Bouverie News
0.2 miTesco ExpressBouverie Road West, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2SZWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 2AP, 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 014CE01033212
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT20 2AP

Is CT20 2AP (Folkestone Harbour) safe?

The area around CT20 2AP records about 303 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 2AP?

The median sale price around CT20 2AP 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 2AP?

There are 15 schools close to CT20 2AP, including Folkestone Beacon Plus, Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone (Good) and St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT20 2AP?

The closest station to CT20 2AP is Folkestone Central, about 520 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT20 2AP?

CT20 2AP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,635 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT20 2AP (Folkestone Harbour) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT20 2AP 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.