Quested Road is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT19 4BY is located in the Cheriton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Quested Road, Folkestone, CT19 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT19 4DA, CT19 4BX, CT19 4BU, CT19 4PU, CT19 4ES, CT19 4BT, CT19 4BZ, CT19 4ER, CT19 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT19 4BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 49% | 46.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 33.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 42.4% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 39.1% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 40.8% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.2% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 20.8% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 25.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Quested Road was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Quested Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Broadmead and the 140th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Quested Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-02-28 | £330,568 |
| 19 Quested Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-02-14 | £335,733 |
| 24 Quested Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-18 | £339,661 |
| 1 Quested Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-05 | £315,190 |
| 27 Quested Road, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-13 | £134,297 |
CT19 4BY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls' Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | - not rated | 355 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School Chart Road , CT19 4PN | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary School and Nursery Morehall Primary School and Nursery , Chart Road CT19 4PN | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 424 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School Westbrook House , Shorncliffe Road CT20 2NQ | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School 54shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Spice Fusion | 18 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 121 yd | |
| United Response - Community Network | 378A CHERITON ROAD | 127 yd | |
| Finns | 20 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 130 yd | |
| Dawns Delight | 22 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 131 yd | |
| Saurav Ki Rasoi | 31 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Cheriton | THE ROYAL CHERITON, 339-341 CHERITON ROAD | 166 yd | |
| Oddfellows Cheriton Social Club | 10 BROOMFIELD ROAD | 250 yd | |
| Nailbox | THE NAIL BOX, 74 COOLINGE LANE | 548 yd | |
| The Golden Arrow | THE GOLDEN ARROW, 89 ENBROOK VALLEY | 583 yd | |
| The Firs Bar Lounge | THE FIRS, FIRS LANE | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Balti and Tandoori Take Away | 4 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 115 yd | |
| Aspendos Cheriton | 29 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 128 yd | |
| Golden Gate | 374 CHERITON ROAD | 132 yd | |
| Peking House | 39 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 155 yd | |
| Moos Direct/Toasties | 59 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 64-68 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 335 yd | |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food | ST MARTINS FILLING STATION, CHERITON HIGH STREET | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pent Valley Leisure Centre (Closed) TILE KILN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 515 yd |
| Weymouth Recreation Ground (Cheriton) CHERITON RECREATION GROUND CHERITON RECREATION GROUND WEYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School (Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground) Cherry Garden Avenue | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School CHERITON ROAD | 866 yd | |
| Harcourt Primary School BIGGINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Dynamix Leisure THE FIRS THE FIRS FIRS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 932 yd |
| Folkestone Indoor Bowls Centre CHERITON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,024 yd |
| The Fullicks Stadium CHERITON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,053 yd |
| The Stadium Church Road | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| Westbourne Coolinge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,071 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.