Town comparison
Folkestone vs Lydd
Which is better to live in? 14.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Lydd wins on house prices with a 24% gap. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Folkestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Folkestone
£332,015
Lydd
£267,336
Crime Rate
Folkestone
75.0
Lydd
75.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Folkestone
100.0%
Lydd
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Folkestone
368.6
Lydd
199.8
EPC Rating
Folkestone
70.1
Lydd
70.1
Median Income
Folkestone
£32,877
Lydd
£32,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £267,336, Lydd undercuts Folkestone (£332,015) by around 24% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat at £266,614, while in Lydd it is a flat at £161,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 65% pricier in Folkestone (£582,530 vs £352,692).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Folkestone prices grew faster — 52% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Folkestone experience less crime overall, with a rate of 75 per 1,000 versus 75.4 per 1,000 in Lydd. The most common crime category in Folkestone is violent-crime, while in Lydd 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 EastOf the 19 schools in Folkestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lydd, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lydd School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Folkestone | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Primary | 15 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Folkestone averages 368.6 Mbps – ahead of Lydd's 199.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Folkestone and 78.1% in Lydd. Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Folkestone and 32.1% in Lydd.
Folkestone is the faster of the two by 84% on average download speed (369 vs 200 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Folkestone, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Lydd. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Folkestone and £1,184 in Lydd. 63.6% of homes in Folkestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Lydd.
Folkestone has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,877 in Folkestone and £32,877 in Lydd. The median age is 47.5 in Folkestone and 47.5 in Lydd. Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Folkestone and 52.2% in Lydd. Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Folkestone versus 65.8% in Lydd. Folkestone has a population of 51,987 and Lydd has 3,911.
| Indicator | Folkestone | Lydd |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,987 | 3,911 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 47.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £32,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 52.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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