Postcode CT20 3PL is located in an urban city, within the Cheriton 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 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Cheriton is £312,500 (around £308 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £364,750. The nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cheriton Recreation Ground.
Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £63,908 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 156 ft away from CT20 3PL.
Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate near CT20 3PL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| 1 mi | Folkestone Central | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cheriton Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Cheriton Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Golden Valley Park | Small | Walking directions to Golden Valley Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £308 per square foot) in Cheriton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £701,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £399,995 | £368 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £347,998 | £343 |
| Terraced | 66 | £285,500 | £299 |
| Flats | 10 | £125,000 | £182 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £304,250 | £120,000 | £230,748 | £194,000 |
| 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 | £398,500 | £160,000 | £348,645 | £280,000 |
| 2026 | £425,000 | £125,000 | £352,500 | £279,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £262 | £200 | £243 | £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 | £371 | £222 | £315 | £285 |
| 2026 | £388 | £178 | £350 | £302 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 182, Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2026 | 16, St Francis Road, Folkestone, CT19 4BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £348,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2026 | 24, St Francis Road, Folkestone, CT19 4BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 21, St Francis Road, Folkestone, CT19 4BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 9, St Francis Road, Folkestone, CT19 4BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the CT20 3PL postcode area, located within Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate, there are 5 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Turner Free School | Free schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2022. |
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT20 3PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | esso | Cheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4DP | Walking directions to esso |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 380 - 382 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Morehall Stores | Coombe Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4EH | Walking directions to Morehall Stores |
| 0.2 mi | A B S Minimarket | Enbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NE | Walking directions to A B S Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Everest Cash & Carry | Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4ER | Walking directions to Everest Cash & Carry |
Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CT20 3PL, 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 3PL records about 45 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CT20 3PL in Cheriton is £312,500 (about £308 per square foot) based on 147 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to CT20 3PL, including Morehall Primary School and Nursery (Good), All Soul's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Turner Free School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CT20 3PL is Folkestone West, about 429 m away.
CT20 3PL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,093 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 3PL 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).