CT20 — FOLKESTONE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT20 is £310,564, which is 31% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT20 cost 8.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT20 have risen 0.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£619,417	146
Semi-detached	£364,887	242
Terraced	£285,999	315
Flat	£229,407	790
All types	£310,564	1570

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT20

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

With 104.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT20 has a crime rate significantly 29% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CT20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT20 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cheriton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sandgate Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
School of English Studies	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Folkestone School for Girls	Secondary	Good	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 CT20 are 292.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

292.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT20 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

CT20 — FOLKESTONE

Area Summary

CT20 (FOLKESTONE) offers property prices near the national average (£310,564), higher-than-average crime (29% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (292 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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CT19

FOLKESTONE

£303K

▲ 1.9% YoY

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HYTHE

£462K

▲ 0.5% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT20?

The average house price in CT20 (FOLKESTONE) is £310,564, based on 1570 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 8% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.3% over the past year.

Is CT20 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT20 is above the national average (104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (40.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT20?

There are 9 schools in or near CT20. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT20?

Council tax in CT20 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 CT20?

The average broadband download speed in CT20 is 292 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT20 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT20 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,411.