Living in CT21, Folkestone and Hythe
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT21 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 CT21
79 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT21 in the last 2 years, with a median of £360,000 and a range from £53,750 to £1,185,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 DYMCHURCH ROAD, CT21 6JN | terraced | £284,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 85 DYMCHURCH ROAD, CT21 6JN | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 127 DYMCHURCH ROAD, CT21 6JU | terraced | £310,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 11 DYMCHURCH ROAD, CT21 6JB | detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| FLAT 3 HALDON HOUSE, 114 NORTH ROAD, CT21 5DX | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| VALHALLA ST NICHOLAS ROAD, CT21 6JQ | terraced | £398,000 | 2026-04-14 |
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
5 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwood CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Palmarsh Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.2 mi |
4 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 | 17.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.6% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
66 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour.
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 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Folkestone and Hythe's figures.
Common questions about CT21
What is the average house price in CT21?
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 CT21?
Prices in Folkestone and Hythe are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT21?
The median of 79 recorded sales around central CT21 in the last 2 years is £360,000, ranging from £53,750 to £1,185,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT21?
5 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT21, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT21?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT21 in 2026-06, most commonly anti social behaviour (Police.uk).
Is CT21 at risk of flooding?
Central CT21 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 CT21 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 £360,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 66 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT21 safe?
66 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT21 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was anti social behaviour. 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? CT21 or CT50, CT21 or CT20, CT21 or CT19.
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