Postcode CT21 5HU is located in an urban city, within the Hythe ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £53,300 per year. The nearest station is Sandling located about 1.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £53,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT21 5HU.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill near CT21 5HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sandling located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 188 recent sales, the median property price is £389,700 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,750 up to £1,185,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £622,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £222,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hythe
In the CT21 5HU postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT21 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | 54-56 High Street, Hythe, CT21 5AT | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.