Postcode CT20 3EL is located in an urban city, within the Cheriton ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Cheriton & Horn Street area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cheriton Recreation Ground.
Cheriton & Horn Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Cheriton & Horn Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 3EL.
Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cheriton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Cheriton Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Golden Valley Park | Small | Walking directions to Golden Valley Park |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £306 per square foot) in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £701,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £400,000 | £370 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £348,645 | £315 |
| Terraced | 58 | £280,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 11 | £70,000 | £118 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,498 | £121,500 | £230,748 | £198,500 |
| 2017 | £286,000 | £126,250 | £239,995 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | £311,495 | £135,000 | £256,500 | £222,500 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £122,750 | £261,000 | £222,500 |
| 2020 | £390,000 | £108,000 | £265,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | £355,000 | £140,000 | £300,000 | £258,975 |
| 2022 | £372,748 | £192,750 | £320,500 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | £560,000 | £105,000 | £305,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | £380,245 | £160,000 | £320,000 | £282,500 |
| 2025 | £399,498 | £155,000 | £348,645 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £485,000 | £110,000 | £320,000 | £289,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £263 | £201 | £248 | £210 |
| 2017 | £287 | £222 | £272 | £218 |
| 2018 | £309 | £226 | £283 | £240 |
| 2019 | £313 | £193 | £267 | £245 |
| 2020 | £334 | £250 | £279 | £237 |
| 2021 | £297 | £225 | £300 | £265 |
| 2022 | £344 | £290 | £354 | £316 |
| 2023 | £401 | £170 | £340 | £292 |
| 2024 | £349 | £264 | £364 | £305 |
| 2025 | £396 | £214 | £322 | £284 |
| 2026 | £388 | £175 | £343 | £287 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3EL.
In the CT20 3EL postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gurka Hill | Risborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JT | Walking directions to Gurka Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Marks & Spencer | Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4JE | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Stanley Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4HE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Cheriton High Street, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.5 mi | Everest Cash & Carry | Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4ER | Walking directions to Everest Cash & Carry |
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 3EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mike Blakemore
Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023
Polly Blakemore
Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023
Rebecca Shoob
Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023
Tony Vaughan
Folkestone and Hythe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CT20 3EL records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CT20 3EL in Cheriton & Horn Street is £308,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CT20 3EL, including Cheriton Primary School (Good), All Soul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CT20 3EL is Folkestone West, about 1,281 m away.
CT20 3EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,669 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 3EL is Tony Vaughan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mike Blakemore (Green Party), Polly Blakemore (Green Party) and Rebecca Shoob (Green 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.