Ravenlea Road Folkestone
38 addresses across 6 postcodes (CT20), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 34500920.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £347,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19, C: 2, D: 1, E: 2).
- Flood: 5 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 G; 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 480 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 360 m away, and Lower Leas Coastal Park (18 hectares) is about 780 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sandgate Road, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | £347,000 | £340,000 | £354,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2011 | 9 CT20 2JU | Detached | £354,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 7 CT20 2JU | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2010 | 12 CT20 2JU | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2006 | 12 CT20 2JU | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 30 May 2003 | 1A CT20 2JU | Detached | £287,500 | New build. |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 12 CT20 2JU | Detached | £105,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); House, detached (5). Built: 2015 (9); 2016 (9); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (21 addresses)
- 1, St. Marys Walk, Broadfield Road
- 2, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 3, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 4, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 5, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 6, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 7, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 9, Ravenlea Road
- 9, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 10, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 11, Ravenlea Road
- 11, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 12, Ravenlea Road
- 12, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 13, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 14, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 15, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 16, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 17, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 18, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
- 19, St. Marys Place, Ravenlea Road
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 G (28% of about 760 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
- 13 October 2026: AFFINITY WATER - SOUTH EAST, Permanent reinstatement, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
- 10 September 2026: AFFINITY WATER - SOUTH EAST, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 2DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT20 2JU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT20 2PF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT20 2UT | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| CT20 2DF | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CT20 2NH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 45 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT20 2DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 2DG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 2JU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 2NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 2PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CT20 2UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Folkestone West 970,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Folkestone Central 817,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Sandling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ravenlea Road Folkestone | 150 m |
| Ferry terminal | Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Civic Centre Visitors Car Park | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.3 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 94.5 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandgate Road | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Folkestone Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bupa Dental Care Folkestone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Victoria Hospital (Folkestone) | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Folkestone Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 360 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lower Leas Coastal Park 18 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,580 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 28 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 32 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Martello tower no 4, Cliff Road, Folkestone | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Martello tower no 5 at Folkestone School for Girls | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Sandgate Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Pond | Lake or reservoir | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Boating Pond | Lake or reservoir | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Radnor Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Castle Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Sandgate beach | Beach | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Argrove Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 38 |
6 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sandgate Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Folkestone School for Girls | Secondary | 11–18 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Turner Free School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Folkestone Academy | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mundella Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria House CT20 2PG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Folkestone Care Centre CT20 2NB | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Morrisons CT19 5JS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Earlscliffe CT20 2NB | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Harvey Grammar School CT19 5JY | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jan 2024 |
| EKC Folkestone College CT20 2TZ | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Wells Lodge Nursing Home CT20 2HA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Go Go Espresso | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffee Kiosk - Coffee Folkes | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Three Hills Sports Park | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Marten Road (15); On or near Foster Way (7); On or near Ravenlea Road (4); On or near Cheriton Road (4); On or near Shorncliffe Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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: AFFINITY WATER - SOUTH EAST: Permanent reinstatement, 13 October 2026 to 14 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CT20 2DG: 21 addresses
- CT20 2JU: 10 addresses
- CT20 2PF: 3 addresses of 21 in the postcode
- CT20 2UT: 2 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- CT20 2DF: 1 address of 7 in the postcode
- CT20 2NH: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Broadfield Road · Marten Road · Foster Way · Hayward Gardens · Broadfield Crescent · Westbrook Drive · Cheriton Road · Curzon Avenue · Godwyn Gardens · Grimston Avenue · Wellfield Road · Earl's Avenue
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.