Living in CT50, Folkestone and Hythe
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around CT50 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 CT50
98 recorded home sales on the streets around central CT50 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £64,750 to £895,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 BRAMBLEY CRESCENT, CT20 3PU | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 25 CROMWELL PARK PLACE, CT20 3SB | detached | £385,000 | 2026-05-28 |
| 76 BLUNDEN DRIVE, CT20 3TZ | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 30 BLUNDEN DRIVE, CT20 3TZ | terraced | £316,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 8 FREMANTLE ROAD, CT20 3PY | semi-detached | £393,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 53 CROMWELL PARK PLACE, CT20 3SD | semi-detached | £320,000 | 2026-04-30 |
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
23 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 | 0.4 mi |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
15 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 CT50, 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate professional and technical | 32.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.9% |
| Professional occupations | 16.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
| Skilled trades | 6.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
145 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central CT50 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Folkestone and Hythe's figures.
Common questions about CT50
What is the average house price in CT50?
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 CT50?
Prices in Folkestone and Hythe are up 2.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in CT50?
The median of 98 recorded sales around central CT50 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £64,750 to £895,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in CT50?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central CT50, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in CT50?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT50 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is CT50 at risk of flooding?
Central CT50 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 CT50 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 £320,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 145 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is CT50 safe?
145 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central CT50 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? CT50 or CT20, CT50 or CT19, CT50 or CT18.
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