Fish Market Folkestone
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (CT19,CT20), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500430.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Payers Park, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 3 to 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Harbour Medical Practice, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 233 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 1,980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Folkestone (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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: of the 2 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 6AA | zone 2 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT19 6NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| CT20 1QW | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 3 m and 5 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT19 6AA | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| CT19 6NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 1QW | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Old High Street Folkestone Harbour | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shellons Street Car Park | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 10 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tram Road Car Park | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 64.5 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 96.4 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Harbour Medical Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portman Smile Clinic Folkestone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payers Park 2,980 m² | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | East Cliff and Warren Country Park 91 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest F51 1,880 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Canterbury Road Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 109 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 18 and 20, Church Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m west. 77 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 18 and 20, Church Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m west |
| The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-west |
| Folkestone War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| The Leas Lift, including waiting rooms, pump room, lower station tanks, track, cars, wheel houses, tank room, upper station tunnel and railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Two Martello towers, East Cliff | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| An unenclosed Iron Age urnfield and Roman villa, 60m ESE of No.64 Wear Bay Road | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bayle Pond | Lake or reservoir | 240 m west |
| Folkestone Beach | Beach | 350 m east |
| East Cliff | Cliff or slope | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Dover Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| The Warren | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 8 |
8 of the street's 8 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 140 m | No published inspection |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Martello Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herberts CT19 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Rocksalt CT19 6AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Royal George CT20 1QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Sandys Fish & Chips CT19 6NN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| The Captains Table CT19 6AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| Harbour Inn CT20 1QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Dec 2024 |
| The London & Paris Hotel CT20 1QN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 16 Aug 2023 |
| The Ship CT19 6AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| The Ships Galley CT19 6AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Tip's Wok Box CT20 1JU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Marley's CT20 1RW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2024 |
| Churchills CT20 1JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Jolsons Party Bar CT20 1JU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Solstice Bar CT20 1QN | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| KLM Newsagents CT20 1JU | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (67); On or near Parking Area (62); On or near The Stade (21); On or near North Street (15); On or near Back Street (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 59% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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 6AA: 6 addresses of 18 in the postcode
- CT19 6NN: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
- CT20 1QW: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Back Street · Radnor Street · Beach Street · Lower Sandgate Road · Harbour Street · East Street · North Street · The Old High Street · Lower Sandgate Road · The Tram Road · Tontine Street · The Bayle
All the streets in CT19, CT20 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.