Cornwallis Close Folkestone
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT19), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500296.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £675,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Folkestone and Hythe costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Radnor Park, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 31 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Manor Clinic, about 950 m (0.6 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 700 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £489,625 | £485,000 | £494,250 |
| 2013 | 1 | £327,000 | £327,000 | £327,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2023 | 4 CT19 5JD | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2020 | 6 CT19 5JD | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2017 | 7 CT19 5JD | Detached | £494,250 | |
| 31 Oct 2017 | 5 CT19 5JD | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 6 CT19 5JD | Detached | £327,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 3 CT19 5JD | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2009 | 3 CT19 5JD | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 4 CT19 5JD | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 May 1996 | 4 CT19 5JD | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 154 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Folkestone and Hythe in 2026-27: Band D £2,539 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,693 | £1,975 | £2,257 | £2,539 | £3,103 | £3,667 | £4,231 | £5,078 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (35% of about 850 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 5JD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT19 5JB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 31 m and 34 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 5JB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT19 5JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 45 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Coniston Road Folkestone | 270 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 18 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Civic Centre Visitors Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 94.8 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Clinic | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Central Pharmacy | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Blackbull Road Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Radnor Park 7.9 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morehall Recreation Ground 4.5 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Farm Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 9.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Medieval ringwork with bailey and approach causeway, incorporating a bowl barrow on Castle Hill, a scheduled monument, 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Medieval ringwork with bailey and approach causeway, incorporating a bowl barrow on Castle Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Boating Pond | Lake or reservoir | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Folkestone Beach | Beach | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Argrove Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folkestone Primary | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Care Home CT19 5JB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| MNP Complete Care CT19 5HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Folkestone Sports Centre CT19 5HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Three Hills Sports Park | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
| Tristford CT19 5HJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Morrisons CT19 5JS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| The Master Brewer CT19 5UD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Village Mini Mart CT19 5UD | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Stella Maris Roman Catholic Primary School CT19 5BY | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cornwallis Close (4); On or near Avereng Road (3); On or near Cornwallis Avenue (2); On or near Wilton Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Avereng Gardens · Wilton Road · Avereng Road · Searle Grove · Cornwallis Avenue · Coniston Road · Julian Road · Parkside · Radnor Park Avenue · Cheriton Road · Buttermere Close · Radnor Park West
All the streets in CT19 and across Folkestone and Hythe.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.