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CT4 6DR

Sandy Lane

North Downs West

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Detailed insights for CT4 6DR

Overview

Postcode CT4 6DR is located in a rural village, within the North Downs West area of Folkestone and Hythe in the South East region, and forms part of the Lyminge, Densole & Elham area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year. The median sale price in North Downs West is £405,000 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £321,250 and £510,000. The nearest station is Westenhanger, about 4.5 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Lyminge, Densole & Elham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,255 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Lyminge, Densole & Elham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lyminge, Densole & Elham is £55,731 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CT4 6DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lyminge, Densole & Elham near CT4 6DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Westenhanger located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
67.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.63(-66%)
Public order
3.04(-50%)
Other theft
2.02(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.52(-88%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.52(-76%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
92.41%
Irish
7
2.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
Other White
3
1.03%
Other Asian
2
0.69%
Total population: 290

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
39.92%
No qualifications
39
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
12.76%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
46.15%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.62%
Social rents from council
8
6.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.84%
Other social rented
4
3.42%
Total households: 117

Property prices in North Downs West

Median price: £405,000
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 103
Typical range (middle 50%): £321K – £510K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £359 per square foot) in North Downs West area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in North Downs West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£520,000£397
Semi-Detached36£395,000£366
Terraced17£285,000£323
Flats5£190,000£203

10-year price trendmedian sale price in North Downs West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£460,000£110,000£237,000£230,000
2017£379,500£108,500£259,995£247,000
2018£471,250£185,000£325,000£250,000
2019£450,000£142,500£278,000£255,500
2020£480,000£127,000£320,000£265,000
2021£465,000£133,000£310,873£238,500
2022£485,000£183,500£339,995£331,000
2023£547,500£137,000£330,000£320,000
2024£515,000£143,000£362,000£310,000
2025£545,000£169,250£360,000£299,000
2026£465,000£190,000£392,500£242,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290£222£290£265
2017£293£192£308£276
2018£321£196£327£319
2019£327£282£314£298
2020£346£183£353£335
2021£358£260£348£339
2022£366£341£351£376
2023£422£232£379£373
2024£395£262£388£381
2025£386£105£380£371
2026£397£219£372£277
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in North Downs West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for North Downs West in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the CT4 6DR postcode area, located within Lyminge, Densole & Elham, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Folkestone and Hythe district.

Band A£1,693
Band B£1,975
Band C£2,257
Band D£2,539
Band E£3,103
Band F£3,667
Band G£4,231
Band H£5,078

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CT4 6DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elaine Martin

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Jenny Hollingsbee

North Downs West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Sojan Joseph

Ashford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFolkestone and HytheE07000112
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfordE14001069
WardNorth Downs WestE05010024
ParishStelling MinnisE04005037
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lyminge, Densole & ElhamE02005102
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Folkestone and Hythe 001AE01024490
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CT4 6DR

Is CT4 6DR (Lyminge, Densole & Elham) safe?

The area around CT4 6DR records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near CT4 6DR?

The median sale price around CT4 6DR in North Downs West is £405,000 (about £359 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around CT4 6DR?

CT4 6DR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CT4 6DR (Lyminge, Densole & Elham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashford covering CT4 6DR is Sojan Joseph (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Elaine Martin (Green Party) and Jenny Hollingsbee (Conservative and Unionist Party).