CT19 — FOLKESTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT19 is £302,741, which is 33% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT19 cost 5.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT19 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£511,156	75
Semi-detached	£351,093	286
Terraced	£269,717	625
Flat	£168,226	157
All types	£302,741	1197

5-Year Price History

Looking to buy in CT19?

Compare mortgage rates for a £242K loan — free, no obligation.

Compare rates

Crime & Safety in CT19

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 127.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT19 has a crime rate significantly 56% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

49.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

19.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

23.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

Protect your home in CT19

Compare home insurance quotes from leading UK providers.

Compare quotes →

Schools in CT19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT19 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Harcourt Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Beacon Folkestone	Other	Not inspected	mi
Castle Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Birchwood	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,411

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in CT19 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT19 is collected by Canterbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,151/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

CT19 — FOLKESTONE

Area Summary

CT19 (FOLKESTONE) offers property prices near the national average (£302,741), higher-than-average crime (56% above national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

What's your property in CT19 worth?

Get a free, no-obligation valuation from a local expert.

Get free valuation

Nearby Postcodes

Compare areas →

CT18

FOLKESTONE

£403K

▲ 1.3% YoY

CT20

FOLKESTONE

£311K

▲ 0.3% YoY

CT21

HYTHE

£462K

▲ 0.5% YoY

Compare CT19 with nearby areas

CT19 vs CT18 CT19 vs CT20 CT19 vs CT21

Related property guides

UK Average House Prices → Kent House Prices → Cheapest Places to Live → Safest Areas in England → Best Areas for Families → Fastest-Rising Prices →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT19?

The average house price in CT19 (FOLKESTONE) is £302,741, based on 1197 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.

Is CT19 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT19 is above the national average (127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (49.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT19?

There are 16 schools in or near CT19. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT19?

Council tax in CT19 is collected by Canterbury Council. The Band D rate is £2,151 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in CT19?

The average broadband download speed in CT19 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT19 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT19 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,411.