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CT20 3BF

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Detailed insights for CT20 3BF

Overview

Postcode CT20 3BF is located in an urban city, within the Sandgate & West Folkestone area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £63,908 per year. The median sale price in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £333,000 (around £360 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £462,500. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Enbrook Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,054 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £63,908 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 87 ft away from CT20 3BF.

Flood risk

No risk

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate near CT20 3BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 3BF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 3BF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miEnbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Enbrook Park
0.3 miSandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground
0.3 miWilberforce ParkSmallWalking directions to Wilberforce Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
2,208.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.54(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.12(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.42(+15%)
Drugs
4.94(+79%)
Vehicle crime
3.71(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
92.52%
Other White
14
4.36%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.93%
Arab
2
0.62%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
37.18%
No qualifications
51
18.41%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
44.37%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
22.54%
Social rents from council
3
2.11%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Sandgate & West Folkestone

Median price: £333,000
Price per sq ft: £360
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £463K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 (about £360 per square foot) in Sandgate & West Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,245,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£635,000£431
Semi-Detached24£350,000£355
Terraced23£307,500£298
Flats29£220,000£312

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandgate & West Folkestone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£568,900£189,000£250,000£230,250
2017£511,250£166,000£263,500£280,000
2018£550,000£222,500£301,250£285,000
2019£530,000£175,000£275,000£287,500
2020£675,000£232,500£275,000£295,716
2021£542,500£250,000£305,000£252,500
2022£630,000£280,000£349,998£295,000
2023£555,000£227,500£292,500£281,995
2024£630,000£216,300£319,995£300,000
2025£740,000£280,000£321,000£310,000
2026£493,000£195,000£384,000£286,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£276£258£229£231
2017£283£255£271£243
2018£334£291£272£232
2019£332£248£284£234
2020£344£274£259£260
2021£347£340£320£316
2022£435£344£351£323
2023£369£296£340£343
2024£364£289£289£325
2025£420£348£365£295
2026£407£279£366£390
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandgate & West Folkestone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sandgate & West Folkestone in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3BF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3BF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 2025Flat 6, White Court, Gough Road, Folkestone, CT20 3RUFlatsLeasehold£200,000
16 May 2025Flat 4, White Court, Gough Road, Folkestone, CT20 3RUFlatsLeasehold£212,000
23 Apr 202657B, Sandgate High Street, Folkestone, CT20 3AHFlatsLeasehold£102,000
26 Feb 2026Flat 2, South Court, Granville Parade, Folkestone, CT20 3ALFlatsLeasehold£255,000
16 Oct 20251, North Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3ASOtherLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the CT20 3BF postcode area, located within Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CT20 3BF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryThe Folkestone School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimarySandgate Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.9 miNot applicableEarlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)Other independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

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 3BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gary Fuller

Sandgate & West Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Tim Prater

Sandgate & West Folkestone - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

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
ParishSandgateE04005041
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone Morehall & SandgateE02005107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 006HE01024521
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2006-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT20 3BF

Is CT20 3BF (Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate) safe?

The area around CT20 3BF records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near CT20 3BF?

The median sale price around CT20 3BF in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £333,000 (about £360 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT20 3BF?

There are 5 schools close to CT20 3BF, including The Folkestone School for Girls (Good), Sandgate Primary School (Outstanding) and Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT20 3BF?

The closest station to CT20 3BF is Folkestone West, about 1,283 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT20 3BF?

CT20 3BF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,054 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT20 3BF (Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT20 3BF is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Gary Fuller (Liberal Democrats) and Tim Prater (Liberal Democrats).