Papworth Close is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT19 5LZ is located in the Broadmead 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 Papworth Close, Folkestone, CT19 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT19 5TE, CT19 5LY, CT19 5UF, CT19 5NA, CT19 5LW, CT19 5TD, CT19 5LN, CT19 5TF, CT19 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT19 5LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT19 5LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 24.9% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.4% | 58.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 47.2% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 36.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.4% | 16.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 17.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.1% | 89.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 94.4% | 90.1% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 89.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0.8% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Papworth Close was 426.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 220.5% higher than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Papworth Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 7th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Papworth Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-10-17 | £354,980 |
| 3 Papworth Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-11 | £387,371 |
| 9 Papworth Close, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-09-15 | £385,469 |
| 12 Papworth Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-12-16 | £332,912 |
| 5 Papworth Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2014-10-31 | £423,571 |
CT19 5LZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT19 5LZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN | 2out of 4 | 772 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | - not rated | 730 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 2,063 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,564 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | MCDONALDS RESTAURANT LTD, PARK FARM ROAD | 543 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee | SAINSBURYS, PARK FARM ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB, SHEARWAY ROAD, SHEARWAY BUSINESS PARK | 632 yd | |
| Pulp 27 Coffee Shop and Cafe | UNIT 67, FOLKESTONE ENTERPRISE CENTRE, SHEARWAY ROAD, SHEARWAY BUSINESS PARK | 649 yd | |
| Three Hills Sports Park | PAVILION AND SPORTS HALL, THREE HILLS SPORTS PARK, CHERITON ROAD | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brickfield | BRICKFIELD BREWERS FAYRE, CHERRY GARDEN LANE | 234 yd | |
| The Master Brewer | THE MASTER BREWER, PERRIES MEAD | 342 yd | |
| Bar Invicta | FOLKESTONE INVICTA FOOTBALL CLUB, CHERITON ROAD | 832 yd | |
| The Royal Cheriton | THE ROYAL CHERITON, 339-341 CHERITON ROAD | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | UNIT E, WEST PARK FARM NORTH RETAIL PARK, PARK FARM ROAD | 621 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 235 CHERITON ROAD | 933 yd | |
| Shell Garage - Londis / Subway / Greggs | 334-336 CHERITON ROAD | 990 yd | |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 84 ASHLEY AVENUE | 1,001 yd | |
| Cheriton Pizza | 317 CHERITON ROAD | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, PARK FARM ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Morrisons | 148 CHERITON ROAD | 933 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fairway Avenue Playing Field Fairway Avenue | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Folkestone Academy ACADEMY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Folkestone) SHEARWAY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Three Hills Sports Park Cheriton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School (Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground) Cherry Garden Avenue | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| The Fullicks Stadium CHERITON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Pent Valley Leisure Centre (Closed) TILE KILN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School CHERITON ROAD | 808 yd | |
| Folkestone Indoor Bowls Centre CHERITON ROAD | indoor bowls | 834 yd |
| The Channel School (Closed) Park Farm Road | grass pitches | 911 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.