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CT20 3NG

Chalcroft Road

Sandgate & West Folkestone

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Detailed insights for CT20 3NG

Overview

Postcode CT20 3NG 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 Cheriton & Horn Street area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% 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 median sale price in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £333,000 (around £366 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £273,000 and £505,000. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Enbrook Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cheriton & Horn Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,712 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cheriton & Horn Street has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.2%

Approximately 17.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Cheriton & Horn Street is £54,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 3NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3NG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 3NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 3NG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEnbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Enbrook Park
0.2 miSandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground
0.2 miGolden Valley ParkSmallWalking directions to Golden Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
7,661.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.26(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-57%)
Public order
3.32(-45%)
Other crime
3.32(+76%)
Burglary
2.66(+2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
345
80.42%
Other Asian
36
8.39%
Other White
13
3.03%
Other
9
2.1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.4%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
24.07%
Level 3 (A level)
76
23.46%
No qualifications
60
18.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
63
40.13%
Owns outright
32
20.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
17.83%
Other social rented
25
15.92%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.46%
Total households: 157

Property prices in Sandgate & West Folkestone

Median price: £333,000
Price per sq ft: £366
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £273K – £505K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £333,000 (about £366 per square foot) in Sandgate & West Folkestone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached30£692,500£402
Semi-Detached25£350,000£351
Terraced26£312,500£307
Flats32£230,000£320

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£790,000£280,000£321,000£310,000
2026£695,000£220,000£378,000£301,500
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£416£348£365£295
2026£387£290£351£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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202536, Chalcroft Road, Folkestone, CT20 3NGTerracedFreehold£305,000
31 Jul 202630, Enbrook Road, Folkestone, CT20 3NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
06 Oct 202549, Enbrook Road, Folkestone, CT20 3NPTerracedFreehold£310,000
28 Nov 202514, Fenner Close, Folkestone, CT20 3NHTerracedFreehold£315,000
27 Aug 202517, Fenner Close, Folkestone, CT20 3NHTerracedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the CT20 3NG postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 6 primary and 3 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 3NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySandgate Primary SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
0.3 miSecondaryThe Folkestone School for GirlsAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryAll Soul's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT20 3NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 3NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA B S MinimarketEnbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NEWalking directions to A B S Minimarket
0.5 miGurka HillRisborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JTWalking directions to Gurka Hill

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 3NG, 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)Cheriton & Horn StreetE02005106
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 005EE01024520
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT20 3NG

Is CT20 3NG (Cheriton & Horn Street) safe?

The area around CT20 3NG records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near CT20 3NG?

The median sale price around CT20 3NG in Sandgate & West Folkestone is £333,000 (about £366 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT20 3NG?

There are 10 schools close to CT20 3NG, including Sandgate Primary School (Outstanding), The Folkestone School for Girls (Good) and All Soul's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CT20 3NG?

The closest station to CT20 3NG is Folkestone West, about 772 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT20 3NG?

CT20 3NG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,712 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT20 3NG (Cheriton & Horn Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe covering CT20 3NG 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).