Cromwell Close Sellindge, Folkestone and Hythe
2 addresses across 1 postcode (TN25), about 50 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 34503401.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £315,995 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1).
- 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 D; 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 Westenhanger, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 67 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sellindge Surgery, about 40 m away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | £315,995 | £315,000 | £346,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2022 | 3 TN25 6FN | Semi-detached | £315,995 | New build. |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 2 TN25 6FN | Semi-detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 8 Sep 2022 | 1 TN25 6FN | Detached | £346,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2019 (1).
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 D (32% of about 970 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 67 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN25 6FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westenhanger 63,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Ashford International 3.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Village Hall Sellindge | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 83.3 km (52 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sellindge Surgery | 40 m |
| Pharmacies | Lyminge Pharmacy | 6.7 km (4.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Pennypot Dental Surgery | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ William Harvey Hospital | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Hythe Police Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Stop 24 Services Cashzone | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 110 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trust Allotments 4,020 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barrow cemetery to the south-west of Barrowhill, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow cemetery to the south-west of Barrowhill | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Horton Priory | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bell barrow approximately 750m to the south-west of Westenhanger Castle, also known as barrow 44 | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Rabbits' Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Great Priory Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Little Priory Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Stone Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Trout Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Folkestone and Hythe: see them on the Folkestone and Hythe page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellindge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notion Coffee Lounge TN25 6FW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Sellindge Convenience Store TN25 6FW | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Dukes Head TN25 6EG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Woodlees Close (6); On or near The Cygnets (6); On or near St Katherines Crescent (2); On or near Downs Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- TN25 6FN: 2 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodlees Close · St Katherines Crescent · Bellamy Grove · Godfrey Lane · Lees Grove · Henry Cook Mews · Tylle Place · Dukes Close · De Montfort Drive · St Marys Road · Belvedere Row · Downs Way
All the streets in TN25 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.