Postcode CT20 2LA 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 Central area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is The Leas.
Folkestone Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,441 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 2LA.
Folkestone Central near CT20 2LA 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| 0.5 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Leas | Large | Walking directions to The Leas |
| 0.5 mi | Lower Leas Coastal Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Leas Coastal Park |
| 0.1 mi | Grimston Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Grimston Gardens |
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 2LA postcode area, located within Folkestone Central, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Cheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 5JU | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2LA, 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.