Folkestone and Hythe
16 addresses across 1 postcode (CT19), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500407.
9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 1). No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Folkestone and Hythe costs £2,539 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West, about 1.4 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 400 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 59 m above sea level. 1 of its 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is White House Surgery, about 750 m away. About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 166 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1930-1949 (7); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
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 B (38% of about 860 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
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 59 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 4JD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 34 within 800 m; nearest Hawkins Road Cheriton | 40 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 1.5 km |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.4 km |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 490 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 61.9 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 92.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest White House Surgery | 750 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Cheriton Dental Practice | 570 m |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 2.5 km |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m; nearest Payzone | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,620 m² | 400 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 480 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.5 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade I), 790 m west. 8 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin | Listed building, Grade I | 790 m west |
| Shorncliffe Redoubt, Shorncliffe Camp | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south |
| Martello tower no 7, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south |
| Martello tower no 6, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Hill | Hill | 1.5 km north |
| Casebourne Wood | Wood | 1.6 km south-west |
| Cherry Garden Hill | Hill | 1.7 km north-east |
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 1.8 km south |
| The Hart Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km north-east |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.3 km south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 | 2 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 14 |
1 of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.0 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.1 km | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | 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 Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Seafarer CT19 4JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2025 |
| Lucky Inn CT19 4JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food CT19 4JE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2024 |
| D Newsagents CT19 4HW | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 22 Mar 2023 |
| Soul Health and Recovery at Dynamix Fitness CT19 4QF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| The Range / Dee Dees Cafe CT19 4QE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Range CT19 4QE | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gurkha Hill CT20 3JT | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Mellowmen CT20 3JT | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Cheriton Food & Wine Stores CT19 4HQ | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Cheriton Bowls Club CT19 4LS | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Tesco CT19 4QJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Tesco Customer Cafe CT19 4QJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Yo! To Go CT19 4QJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Prince of India CT19 4JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 72 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Other theft | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (98); On or near Mitchell Street (19); On or near Tudor Road (16); On or near Hawkins Road (11); On or near Kings Road (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- CT19 4JD: 16 addresses
Nearby streets
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.