Area guide · Folkestone and Hythe

Living in Folkestone

A snapshot of life in Folkestone, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Folkestone is a town in Folkestone and Hythe, South East with a population of 51,987. The average house price is £332,015 and the overall crime rate is 75.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Folkestone ranks

Population

51,987

Avg House Price

£332,015

Crime Rate

75.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

369 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,877

Median Age

47.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Folkestone's detached homes (£582,530) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£266,614).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Folkestone prices have risen 52% over the last 9 years (£218,491 → £332,015).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£582,530	£492,000	123
Semi-Detached	£358,628	£350,000	190
Terraced	£276,946	£266,122	308
Flat	£266,614	£193,500	306

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Folkestone is 75.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Folkestone: violent crime (43% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	19
Primary	15
Secondary	4
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
All Soul's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Castle Hill Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Cheriton Primary School	Primary	Good
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone	Primary	Good
Folkestone Academy	Secondary	Good
Folkestone Primary	Primary	Good
Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Good
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Harcourt Primary School	Primary	Good
Martello Primary	Primary	Good
Morehall Primary School and Nursery	Primary	Good
Mundella Primary School	Primary	Good
Sandgate Primary School	Primary	Good
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
The Folkestone School for Girls	Secondary	Good
The Harvey Grammar School	Secondary	Outstanding
Turner Free School	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Folkestone averages 369 Mbps — 269% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Folkestone homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.1
% Rated C or Above	63.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,184

Demographics & Economy

Population	51,987
Median Age	47.5
Median Household Income	£32,877
Employment Rate	52.2%
Owner Occupied	65.8%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Folkestone?

The average house price in Folkestone is £332,015 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Folkestone?

The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat, with an average price of £266,614.

Is Folkestone a safe place to live?

Folkestone has a recorded crime rate of 75.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Folkestone?

Folkestone has 19 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Folkestone?

Average broadband download speeds in Folkestone are around 369 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.1% of premises.

How big is Folkestone?

Folkestone is a settlement in Folkestone and Hythe with a population of approximately 51,987.

Most compared with

How does Folkestone stack up against its neighbours?

Ashford (Ashford)

Folkestone

House price: £250,000 · £332,015
Crime rate: 66.7 · 75
Distance: 13.5 mi

Aylesham

Folkestone

House price: £343,767 · £332,015
Crime rate: 78.1 · 75
Distance: 10.0 mi

Canterbury

Folkestone

House price: £454,813 · £332,015
Crime rate: 80.2 · 75
Distance: 14.2 mi

Chartham

Folkestone

House price: £346,417 · £332,015
Crime rate: 80.1 · 75
Distance: 13.4 mi

Deal

Folkestone

House price: £344,050 · £332,015
Crime rate: 78.1 · 75
Distance: 13.6 mi

Dover

Folkestone

House price: £272,408 · £332,015
Crime rate: 78.1 · 75
Distance: 6.7 mi

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