CT21 — HYTHE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in CT21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in CT21 is £462,493, broadly in line with the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in CT21 cost 61.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in CT21 have risen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£592,194	260
Semi-detached	£390,021	228
Terraced	£332,319	193
Flat	£266,272	222
All types	£462,493	948

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in CT21

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

With 16.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, CT21 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in CT21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

CT21 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Palmarsh Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Seabrook Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Lympne Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Saltwood CofE Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School	Primary	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 CT21 are 324.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

324.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in CT21 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

CT21 — HYTHE

Area Summary

CT21 (HYTHE) offers above-average property prices (£462,493, 61% above national average), low crime (79% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (324 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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FOLKESTONE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in CT21?

The average house price in CT21 (HYTHE) is £462,493, based on 948 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 61% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is CT21 a safe area to live?

Crime in CT21 is significantly below the national average (16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in CT21?

There are 7 schools in or near CT21. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in CT21?

Council tax in CT21 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 CT21?

The average broadband download speed in CT21 is 324 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in CT21 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in CT21 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 11% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,411.