Hook Close Folkestone
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (CT20), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500567.
14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 1, E: 2). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; 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 270 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 480 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 52 to 54 m above sea level. 1 of its 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is White House Surgery, about 430 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km. About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £245,500 | £245,500 | £245,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £222,500 | £200,000 | £245,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | £187,000 | £175,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £208,000 | £185,000 | £231,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £71,750 | £65,000 | £78,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2018 | 10 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £265,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2017 | 10 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £245,500 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 2 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2015 | 3 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 12 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2010 | 8 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2010 | 3 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2009 | 5 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 16 May 2008 | 2 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | 8 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £231,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2003 | 5 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £156,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 7 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 8 CT20 3PE | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2000 | 12 CT20 3PE | Semi-detached | £78,500 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 (37% of about 490 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, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 3PE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| CT20 3PD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 52 m and 54 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 3PD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 3PE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 270 m |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m, 37 within 800 m; nearest Hook Close Shorncliffe | 80 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 2.6 km |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest Apcoa | 270 m |
| EV charging points | 16 within 1.6 km; nearest MFG Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.8 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 93.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest White House Surgery | 430 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 520 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Cheriton Dental Practice | 600 m |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 1.5 km |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 1.4 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Cooperative Food Cheriton, Cheriton Cashzone | 680 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,170 m² | 480 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 2.9 ha | 600 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,180 m² | 840 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls, a scheduled monument, 870 m south. 14 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls | Scheduled monument | 870 m south |
| Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south |
| Martello tower no 6, Sandgate, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.3 km south-east |
| Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km east |
| Boating Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km east |
| Cherry Garden Hill | Hill | 1.6 km north |
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 1.7 km south-west |
| Argrove Wood | Wood | 2.4 km north |
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) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 10 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 3 at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 440 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m | 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 | 530 m | No published inspection |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 680 m | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 720 m | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 860 m | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harcourt Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| Cheriton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | 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 |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km | 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 | 1.5 km | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nailbox CT20 3QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| coffee.nailed CT20 3QE | Mobile caterer | 110 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| St. Georges Church Hall CT20 3QA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Little Acorns Childcare CT20 3QA | School/college/university | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2021 |
| The Windmill Cafe CT19 4BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Watson Neal & Son Butchers CT19 4DP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza CT19 4AX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| RE:STOCK Kent CT19 4DP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2020 |
| The Navigator CT19 4DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Cappadocia BBQ Meze Grill CT19 4BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Morehall Stores CT19 4DP | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Captain Webb Coffee Co CT19 4DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2023 |
| KFC CT19 4DW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Cheriton Local CT19 4AX | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2021 |
| Go Go Espresso | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandwich Close (7); On or near Hook Close (6); On or near Lawrence Close (3); On or near St Francis Road (2); On or near St George'S Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Everest Cash & Carry (retailers - other, CT19 4ER) re-inspected, still 2 Improvement necessary (rated 24 September 2026) found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Paddock Close · Geraldine Road · Carter's Road · Croft Lane · Station Road · St George's Road · Sandwich Close · Lawrence Close · Brabourne Gardens · St Francis Road · Hammond's Road · Walmer Way
All the streets in 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 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.