Somerset Road, Folkestone, CT19 4NW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT19 4NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.5%	49.6%	0.1%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	50.5%	50.4%	-0.1%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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	32.5%	39.2%	6.7%	37.9%	1.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.8%	48.4%	-1.4%	44.2%	4.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	9.7%	5.1%	-4.6%	9.1%	-4.0%
Widowed	6.2%	4.1%	-2.1%	6.1%	-2.0%

Health

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	48.6%	48.5%	-0.1%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	32.3%	34%	1.7%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	14.1%	13.3%	-0.8%	12.7%	0.6%
Bad health	3.5%	2.3%	-1.2%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	1.4%	2%	0.6%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.9%	22.2%	-1.7%	18.2%	4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	10.1%	-7.2%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19%	15.8%	-3.2%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	5.4%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	18.7%	4.9%	16.9%	1.8%
Degree or Similar	15.2%	25%	9.8%	33.8%	-8.8%
Other	4.8%	2.8%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	2.8%	2.3%	1.6%	1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.0%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.2%	90.7%	-5.5%	81.4%	9.3%
Arab	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.3%	4%	3.7%	1.6%	2.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91% 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	95.4%	91%	-4.4%	83.2%	7.8%
European Union	2.4%	2%	-0.4%	6.1%	-4.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	6%	4.9%	5.6%	0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	91.2%	-3.4%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0%	5.8%	5.8%	9.8%	-4.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.3%	2.0%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.6%	76.7%	-1.1%
Romania	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	4.5%	1.2%	3.3%
No passport held	17.7%	13.5%	4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	44.9%	46.2%	-1.3%
Buddhist	3.3%	0.5%	2.8%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Somerset Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 62.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.9% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Somerset Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 156th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£41,300

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CT19 4NW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Somerset Road are based on 167 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shepway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Somerset Road, Folkestone, CT19 4NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT19 4NW

Average Price
£302,549

Semi-Detached
£333,893

Terraced
£297,847

Detached
£371,008

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£276,411

Estimated Average Property Prices for Somerset Road

Average Price
£306,300

Semi-Detached
£311,958

Terraced
£305,158

Detached
£364,829

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£281,326

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Somerset Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
112 Somerset Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2025-07-23	£271,665
84 Somerset Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£266,000	2025-07-08	£272,690
88 Somerset Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-11-22	£351,726
68 Somerset Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-05-02	£329,773
109 Somerset Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-01-20	£310,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT19 4NW

Employment

CT19 4NW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

CT19 4NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	91
Retired	57
Part-Time Employee	51
Self-Employed	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	26
Other	16
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	23
Education	17
Transport and storage	15
Administrative and support service activities	12
Other	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	213 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE	3out of 4	473 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN	2out of 4	752 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP	3out of 4	824 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Horn Street , CT20 3JJ	4out of 4	1,363 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	- not rated	570 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	1,288 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB	4out of 4	1,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	2,037 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP	3out of 4	486 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY	- not rated	2,022 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB	- not rated	2,038 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH	- not rated	2,123 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	- not rated	2,368 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burgate Coffee House	83 CHERITON HIGH STREET	159 yd
Wings n Dat	79-81 CHERITON HIGH STREET	161 yd
Lemon Leaf Restaurant & Bar	99-101 CHERITON HIGH STREET	196 yd
New Himalayan Cafe	41 CHERITON HIGH STREET	206 yd
Saurav Ki Rasoi	31 CHERITON HIGH STREET	234 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oddfellows Cheriton Social Club	10 BROOMFIELD ROAD	219 yd
The Royal Cheriton	THE ROYAL CHERITON, 339-341 CHERITON ROAD	468 yd
The Firs Bar Lounge	THE FIRS, FIRS LANE	642 yd
Nailbox	THE NAIL BOX, 74 COOLINGE LANE	902 yd
The Golden Arrow	THE GOLDEN ARROW, 89 ENBROOK VALLEY	911 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Moos Direct/Toasties	59 CHERITON HIGH STREET	166 yd
Cheriton Fish & Chips	85 CHERITON HIGH STREET	170 yd
Delish Chicken	87 CHERITON HIGH STREET	173 yd
New Wok Express	89-91 CHERITON HIGH STREET	177 yd
The Clay Oven	95 CHERITON HIGH STREET	184 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Retail Services	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 64-68 CHERITON HIGH STREET	150 yd
BP Petrol Station and M&S Food	ST MARTINS FILLING STATION, CHERITON HIGH STREET	631 yd
Tesco	TESCO STORES LTD, CHERITON HIGH STREET	965 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Weymouth Recreation Ground (Cheriton) CHERITON RECREATION GROUND CHERITON RECREATION GROUND WEYMOUTH ROAD	grass pitches	242 yd
Pent Valley Leisure Centre (Closed) TILE KILN LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	476 yd
Harcourt Primary School BIGGINS WOOD ROAD	grass pitches	564 yd
Dynamix Leisure THE FIRS THE FIRS FIRS LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts	642 yd
The Harvey Grammar School (Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground) Cherry Garden Avenue	grass pitches	881 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Folkestone) SHEARWAY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	958 yd
The Stadium Church Road	grass pitches	974 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	98.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	137.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.