Postcode CT20 3SL is located in an urban city, within the Cheriton 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 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground.
Cheriton & Horn Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,640 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 3SL.
Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3SL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Folkestone West | N/A | Walking directions to Folkestone West |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Sandgate Park and Sandgate Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 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 3SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 13, Fairfax Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,500 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 25, Cromwell Park Place, Folkestone, CT20 3SB | Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 4, The Signals, Folkestone, CT20 3SR | Detached | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 2, Garrison Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SQ | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 3, Garrison Close, Folkestone, CT20 3SQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 |
In the CT20 3SL postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 7 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Cheriton Primary School | Foundation school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2023. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CT20 3SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gurka Hill | Risborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JT | Walking directions to Gurka Hill |
| 0.5 mi | A B S Minimarket | Enbrook Valley, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3NE | Walking directions to A B S Minimarket |
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 3SL, 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 3SL records about 32 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around CT20 3SL 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 3SL, including Cheriton Primary School (Good), Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School (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.
The closest station to CT20 3SL is Folkestone West, about 1,382 m away.
CT20 3SL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,640 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 3SL 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).