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CT20 3RF

Paddock Close

Cheriton

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Detailed insights for CT20 3RF

Overview

Postcode CT20 3RF is located in an urban city, within the Cheriton ward 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 nearest station is Folkestone West, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Enbrook Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £63,908 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate near CT20 3RF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CT20 3RF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Folkestone West

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone West
0.8 mi

Folkestone Central

N/A

Walking directions to Folkestone Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CT20 3RF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miEnbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Enbrook Park
0.3 miGolden Valley ParkSmallWalking directions to Golden Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
3,196 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.82(-19%)
Other theft
7.59(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.32(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.04(-53%)
Drugs
1.52(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
82.52%
Other Asian
23
6.59%
Other
9
2.58%
Other White
6
1.72%
Arab
6
1.72%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
33.95%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.3%
No qualifications
35
12.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.23%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
39.37%
Owns outright
47
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.96%
Other forms of private rent
10
7.87%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Cheriton

Median price£308,000
Price per sq ft£306
Sales (last 12 months)141
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £367K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cheriton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£400,000£370
Semi-Detached55£348,645£315
Terraced58£280,000£299
Flats11£70,000£118

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cheriton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cheriton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cheriton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3RF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CT20 3RF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Dec 20259, Paddock Mews, Folkestone, CT20 3HDTerracedFreehold£305,000
28 Mar 202566, Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, CT20 3QETerracedFreehold£530,000
16 May 20252, Walmer Way, Folkestone, CT20 3QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
21 Feb 20259, Walmer Way, Folkestone, CT20 3QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
11 Dec 202553, Shorncliffe Crescent, Folkestone, CT20 3PFSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the CT20 3RF postcode area, located within Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CT20 3RF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySandgate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryThe Harvey Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryMorehall Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 3RF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CT20 3RF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miA B S MinimarketEnbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NEWalking directions to A B S Minimarket
0.2 miPremier231 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4AXWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miMorehall StoresCoombe Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4EHWalking directions to Morehall Stores
0.3 miessoCheriton Road, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4DPWalking directions to esso
0.3 miOne Stop380 - 382 Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 4DXWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district (2025-26).

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,437
Band E£2,979
Band F£3,521
Band G£4,062
Band H£4,875

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 3RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mike Blakemore

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Polly Blakemore

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Rebecca Shoob

Cheriton - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

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
WardCheritonE05010016
ParishFolkestoneE04005040
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone Morehall & SandgateE02005107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 006DE01024514
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about CT20 3RF

Is CT20 3RF (Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate) safe?

The area around CT20 3RF 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CT20 3RF?

The median sale price around CT20 3RF in Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate is £308,000 (about £306 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CT20 3RF?

There are 14 schools close to CT20 3RF, including Sandgate Primary School (Good), The Harvey Grammar School (Outstanding) and Morehall Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CT20 3RF?

The closest station to CT20 3RF is Folkestone West, about 283 m away.

How deprived is the area around CT20 3RF?

CT20 3RF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,695 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT20 3RF (Folkestone Morehall & Sandgate) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

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.