Town comparison
Deal vs Folkestone
Which is better to live in? 13.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Folkestone offers lower property prices by roughly 4%. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Deal edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Deal
£344,050
Folkestone
£332,015
Crime Rate
Deal
78.1
Folkestone
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Deal
100.0%
Folkestone
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Deal
391.2
Folkestone
368.6
EPC Rating
Deal
70
Folkestone
70.1
Median Income
Deal
£33,352
Folkestone
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Folkestone is £332,015, which is 4% less than Deal at £344,050. The most affordable entry point in Deal is a flat at £199,478, while in Folkestone it is a flat at £266,614.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 25% pricier in Folkestone (£266,614 vs £199,478).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Folkestone prices grew faster — 52% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Folkestone (75 per 1,000) compared to Deal (78.1 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Deal is violent-crime, while in Folkestone it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastDeal has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Folkestone. Deal has 7 schools in total, while Folkestone has 19.
Deal School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Deal | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 19 |
| Primary | 6 | 15 |
| Secondary | 1 | 4 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Deal offers faster average downloads at 391.2 Mbps, compared to 368.6 Mbps in Folkestone. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Deal and 98.1% in Folkestone. Gigabit availability stands at 74.7% in Deal and 68.8% in Folkestone.
Deal is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (391 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Folkestone are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.1 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Deal. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Deal and £1,184 in Folkestone. 61.7% of homes in Deal have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Folkestone.
Folkestone has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,352 in Deal and £32,877 in Folkestone. The median age is 46.5 in Deal and 47.5 in Folkestone. Employment rates stand at 53% in Deal and 52.2% in Folkestone. Owner-occupancy is 66.2% in Deal versus 65.8% in Folkestone.
| Indicator | Deal | Folkestone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,992 | 51,987 |
| Median Age | 46.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,352 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 53% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.2% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27% | 27.4% |
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