Postcode CT20 2SS 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 233.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Folkestone Central is £40,100 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone Central located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest large park is The Leas.
Folkestone Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 233.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.8% 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 of residents in Folkestone Central is £40,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 2SS.
Folkestone Central near CT20 2SS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| 0.9 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Leas | Large | Walking directions to The Leas |
| 0.3 mi | Lower Leas Coastal Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Leas Coastal Park |
| 0.4 mi | Upper Radnor Park | Medium | Walking directions to Upper Radnor Park |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £222,250 in Folkestone Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £975,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £615,000 |
| Flats | 136 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £277,500 |
10 year median price trend in Folkestone Central
In the CT20 2SS postcode area, located within Folkestone Central, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 2SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Bouverie Road West, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2SZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Bouverie Road West, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2SB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | S&K Folkestone | Pleydell Gardens, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2DB | Walking directions to S&K Folkestone |
| 0.2 mi | Shanga Shop | Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2BH | Walking directions to Shanga Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Kara Shop | Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 2QJ | Walking directions to Kara Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.