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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cheriton & Horn Street is £41,300 per year. The nearest station is Folkestone West located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cheriton Recreation Ground.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a moderate 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 82.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Cheriton & Horn Street is £41,300 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 182 recent sales, the median property price is £293,000 in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £321,995 |
| Terraced | 86 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cheriton
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.