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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Folkestone Central is £45,780 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Leas.
Folkestone Central has an average 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £800,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £652,500 | £316 |
| Terraced | 15 | £255,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 134 | £210,000 | £256 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 2LA.
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
The area around CT20 2LA records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT20 2LA in Folkestone Central is £225,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to CT20 2LA, including Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd), Sandgate Primary School (Good) and The Folkestone School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT20 2LA is Folkestone Central, about 737 m away.
CT20 2LA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,441 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT20 2LA 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).
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.