Postcode CT21 5SH is located in an urban city, within the Hythe 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 51.1 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 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Cheriton & Horn Street has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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 CT21 5SH.
Cheriton & Horn Street near CT21 5SH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £396,475 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 | 57 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 37 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £327,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hythe
In the CT21 5SH postcode area, located within Cheriton & Horn Street, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CT21 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Seabrook Village Convenience | 246 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RQ | Walking directions to Seabrook Village Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RS | Walking directions to Budgens |
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: 16/01/2026.