Living in CT20, Folkestone and Hythe
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT20 in Folkestone and Hythe. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Folkestone and Hythe: £304,717, up 2.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around CT20
154 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £80,500 to £1,280,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 79 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST, CT20 2PW | flat-maisonette | £360,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 10 WESTBOURNE GARDENS, CT20 2JA | terraced | £355,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 10 MARTEN ROAD, CT20 2JR | detached | £775,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 9C TRINITY ROAD, CT20 2RQ | flat-maisonette | £155,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| TOP FLAT 17 WESTBOURNE GARDENS, CT20 2HZ | flat-maisonette | £130,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 1 4 BLUEBELL GARDENS, CT20 2UP | flat-maisonette | £184,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
18 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd).
All 1 fee-paying schools near CT20, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 23.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 17.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 15.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.3% |
| Skilled trades | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
418 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Folkestone and Hythe's figures.
Common questions about CT20
What is the average house price in CT20?
The average sold price in Folkestone and Hythe is £304,717 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in CT20?
Prices in Folkestone and Hythe are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT20?
The median of 154 recorded sales around central CT20 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £80,500 to £1,280,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT20?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT20, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT20?
418 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT20 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT20 at risk of flooding?
Central CT20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is CT20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 418 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT20 safe?
418 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT20 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? CT20 or CT19, CT20 or CT50, CT20 or CT18.
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