Postcode CT21 6QU is located in an urban city, within the Hythe Rural ward of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lympne & Palmarsh area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lympne & Palmarsh is £57,508 per year. The nearest station is Sandling located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Lympne & Palmarsh has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Lympne & Palmarsh has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lympne & Palmarsh is £57,508 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT21 6QU.
Lympne & Palmarsh near CT21 6QU has very low 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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Hythe Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £177,500 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £312,500 |
| Detached | 29 | £395,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hythe Rural
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 6QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jeremy Speakman
Hythe Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
John Wing
Hythe Rural - 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.