Palting Way Folkestone
1 address across 1 postcode (CT20), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500843.
- 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 B; 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 Central, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kingsnorth Gardens, is about 260 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Manor Clinic, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 296 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (45% of about 1,190 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 address is about 47 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 2RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Civic Centre Folkestone | 210 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Civic Centre Visitors Car Park | 160 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.9 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 95.1 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Clinic | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Central Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bupa Dental Care Folkestone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 100 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 330 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsnorth Gardens 1.2 ha | 260 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lower Leas Coastal Park 18 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | Canterbury Road Recreation Ground 1.8 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Park Farm Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 240 m south. 77 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south |
| 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* | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Folkestone War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) east |
| 18 and 20, Church Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Sandgate Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 520 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Folkestone Beach | Beach | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Sugarloaf Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Argrove Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wycliffe Hotel CT20 2RN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 140 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Wards Hotel & Bistro CT20 2HB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Wells Lodge Nursing Home CT20 2HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Church Catering CT20 2HQ | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| The Relish CT20 2RR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 240 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Hatfield Lodge Residential Home CT20 2RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Rosemere Care Home CT20 2PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Grimston House Care Home CT20 2PU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Earlscliffe CT20 2NB | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Camelot Lodge - ACL Homes CT20 2SJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco CT20 2TA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| St. Heliers CT20 2EF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Radnor Park Kindergarten CT20 2JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Bandidos Mexican Restaurant CT20 2SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Happy Inn Chinese CT20 2SZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 20 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 |
| Public order | 61 |
| Drugs | 32 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Police Station (168); On or near Trinity Gardens (26); On or near Castle Mews (18); On or near Castle Hill Avenue (18); On or near Court Approach (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
- CT20 2RQ: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Trinity Road · Castle Mews · Jointon Road · Court Approach · Trinity Gardens · Bouverie Road West · Bluebell Gardens · Augusta Gardens · Grimston Gardens · Clifton Crescent · Muddles Passage · Shorncliffe Road
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 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.