Postcode CT21 5QD 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 very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year. The nearest station is Sandling located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 per household in Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill is £62,088 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 56 ft away from CT21 5QD.
Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill near CT21 5QD 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £394,000 in Hythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £395,000 |
| Detached | 65 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 50 | £241,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £331,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hythe
In the CT21 5QD postcode area, located within Saltwood, Seabrook & Etchinghill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 CT21 5QD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Jones
Hythe - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Martin
Hythe - Elected 4 May 2023
Rich Holgate
Hythe - 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.