Postcode CT20 3LA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,408 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 49.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 159 ft away from CT20 3LA.
Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 157 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £280,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £165,000 |
| Detached | 18 | £420,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cheriton
In the CT20 3LA postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 3LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Marks & Spencer | Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4JE | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
| 0.2 mi | Gurka Hill | Risborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JT | Walking directions to Gurka Hill |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 3LA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.