Folkestone vs Hawkinge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Folkestone offers lower property prices by roughly 15%. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Folkestone
£332,015
Hawkinge
£389,416
Crime Rate
Folkestone
75.0
Hawkinge
75.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Folkestone
100.0%
Hawkinge
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Folkestone
368.6
Hawkinge
311.7
EPC Rating
Folkestone
70.1
Hawkinge
70
Median Income
Folkestone
£32,877
Hawkinge
£33,115
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Folkestone is £332,015, which is 15% less than Hawkinge at £389,416. The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat at £266,614, while in Hawkinge it is a flat at £199,875.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Folkestone (£266,614 vs £199,875).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Folkestone prices grew faster — 52% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 75 offences per 1,000 people, Folkestone is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hawkinge's 75 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Folkestone is violent-crime, while in Hawkinge 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 EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Folkestone and Hawkinge. Folkestone has 19 schools and Hawkinge has 2 schools.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hawkinge School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Folkestone | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 15 | 2 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Folkestone offers faster average downloads at 368.6 Mbps, compared to 311.7 Mbps in Hawkinge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Folkestone and 87.1% in Hawkinge. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Folkestone and 57.2% in Hawkinge.
Folkestone is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (369 vs 312 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 Hawkinge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Folkestone and £1,198 in Hawkinge. 63.6% of homes in Folkestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.6% in Hawkinge.
Folkestone has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,114.5 in Hawkinge and £32,877 in Folkestone. The median age is 47.5 in Folkestone and 47 in Hawkinge. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Folkestone and 52.6% in Hawkinge. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Folkestone versus 66% in Hawkinge.
| Indicator | Folkestone | Hawkinge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,987 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £33,114.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.2% |
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