Postcode CT20 3WS 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.4 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,296 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% 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 24.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT20 3WS.
Cheriton & Horn Street near CT20 3WS 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3WS postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT20 3WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Marks & Spencer | Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, CT19 4JE | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
| 0.4 mi | Gurka Hill | Risborough Lane, Folkestone and Hythe, CT20 3JT | Walking directions to Gurka Hill |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Cheriton High Street, Folkestone and Hythe, CT19 4QJ | Walking directions to Tesco |
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 3WS, 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.