Highridge Hythe
75 addresses across 4 postcodes (CT21), about 500 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500548.
- Energy: 48 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 30, E: 7, F: 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 C; 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 West, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 59 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 75 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sun Lane, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 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
48 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (23); Bungalow, semi-detached (16); Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1950-1966 (39); 1930-1949 (5); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (44); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 4, High Ridge
- 6, High Ridge
- 7, High Ridge
- 11, High Ridge
- 15, High Ridge
- 17, High Ridge
- 18, High Ridge
- 19, High Ridge
- 29, High Ridge
- 37, High Ridge
- 39, High Ridge
- 42, High Ridge
- 43, High Ridge
- 44, High Ridge
- 45, High Ridge
- 46, High Ridge
- 50, High Ridge
- 51, High Ridge
- 52, High Ridge
- 53, High Ridge
- 54, High Ridge
- 55, High Ridge
- 57, High Ridge
- 58, High Ridge
- 59, High Ridge
- 61, High Ridge
- 65, High Ridge
- 67, High Ridge
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 C (34% of about 1,340 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
Finished in the last three months
- 22 October 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 75 addresses are between 37 m and 59 m above sea level (45 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT21 5AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT21 5TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT21 5TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT21 5TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cliff Road Seabrook | 260 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sea Point Car Park | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 91.4 km (57 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sun Lane | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Folkestone Dental Centre | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Hythe Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hythe Service Station Cashzone | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,230 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,510 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Royal Military Canal, Seabrook Lodge Bridge to Seabrook Sluice, a scheduled monument, 380 m south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Military Canal, Seabrook Lodge Bridge to Seabrook Sluice | Scheduled monument | 380 m south |
| Martello tower no 9, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 750 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Royal Military Canal, Shorncliffe Battery wall | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whitenbrook Wood | Wood | 370 m west |
| Paraker Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Summerhouse Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Temple Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 74 | 75 |
1 of the street's 75 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lodge Residential Home CT21 5QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Seabook Village Premier CT21 5RQ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Fountain CT21 5RT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Naildown Close (4); On or near Highridge (3); On or near View France Close (3); On or near Bridle Way (2); On or near Owen'S Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 9 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 22 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 (temp obstruction 15 minute delay) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT21 5TF: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- CT21 5TE: 32 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- CT21 5AR: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
- CT21 5TW: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Seabrook Mount · Naildown Road · Bridle Way · Whitenbrook · Colin's Way · Naildown Close · Whitenbrook · View France Close · Ian's Walk · Quarry Walk · Horn Street · Owen's Close
All the streets in CT21 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.