Folkestone vs Whitfield (Dover)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Folkestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 3% lower. Folkestone has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Folkestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Folkestone
£332,015
Whitfield (Dover)
£341,902
Crime Rate
Folkestone
75.0
Whitfield (Dover)
78.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Folkestone
100.0%
Whitfield (Dover)
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Folkestone
368.6
Whitfield (Dover)
376.1
EPC Rating
Folkestone
70.1
Whitfield (Dover)
70
Median Income
Folkestone
£32,877
Whitfield (Dover)
£33,352
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £332,015, Folkestone undercuts Whitfield (dover) (£341,902) by around 3% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Folkestone is a flat at £266,614, while in Whitfield (dover) it is a flat at £166,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 60% pricier in Folkestone (£266,614 vs £166,900).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Folkestone prices grew faster — 52% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastFolkestone has a crime rate of 75 per 1,000 residents, which is 4% lower than Whitfield (dover) at 78.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Folkestone is violent-crime, while in Whitfield (dover) 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 Whitfield (dover), which has 2 schools, the figure is 50%.
Folkestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 19 schools (15 primary, 4 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitfield (Dover) School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Folkestone | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 19 | 2 |
| Primary | 15 | 1 |
| Secondary | 4 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Whitfield (dover) averages 376.1 Mbps – ahead of Folkestone's 368.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Folkestone and 96.1% in Whitfield (dover). Gigabit availability stands at 68.8% in Folkestone and 71% in Whitfield (dover).
Whitfield (dover) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (376 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Folkestone, scoring 70.1 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Whitfield (dover). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Folkestone and £1,212 in Whitfield (dover). 63.6% of homes in Folkestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Whitfield (dover).
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 Whitfield (dover) and £32,877 in Folkestone. The median age is 47.5 in Folkestone and 46.5 in Whitfield (dover). Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Folkestone and 53% in Whitfield (dover). Owner-occupancy is 65.8% in Folkestone versus 66.2% in Whitfield (dover). Folkestone has a population of 51,987 and Whitfield (dover) has 6,509.
| Indicator | Folkestone | Whitfield (Dover) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,987 | 6,509 |
| Median Age | 47.5 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,877 | £33,352 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.8% | 66.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27% |
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