Creteway Close is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT19 6LH is located in the East Folkestone 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 Creteway Close, Folkestone, CT19 6LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT19 6LJ, CT19 6LQ, CT19 6LL, CT19 6QB, CT19 6LN, CT19 6JX, CT19 6JU, CT19 6LW, CT19 6LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT19 6LH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT19 6LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 42.9% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 40.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 44.2% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 24% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 16.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 18.6% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.3% | 15.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.8% | 93.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Creteway Close was 136.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% higher than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Creteway Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 51st highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Creteway Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-11-27 | £266,307 |
| 13 Creteway Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-22 | £259,949 |
| 15 Creteway Close, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-05-14 | £221,439 |
| 1 Creteway Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-08-03 | £226,292 |
| 2 Creteway Close, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2015-07-01 | £209,361 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Community Primary School Sidney Street , CT19 6HG | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Primary Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Martello Primary Warren Way , CT19 6DT | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 988 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Catering Club | CCK HOUSE, PARK FARM ROAD | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse | BLACK BULL, CANTERBURY ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Folkestone Railway Social Club | FOLKESTONE RAILWAY STAFF ASSOCIATION CLUB, CANTERBURY ROAD | 1,094 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Boys | 17 FLEMING WAY | 115 yd | |
| Taste of China | 18 FLEMING WAY | 121 yd | |
| Papas Fish & Chips | 142 CANTERBURY ROAD | 748 yd | |
| Nine Dragons | 66 TONTINE STREET | 926 yd | |
| Phoenix | 80 CANTERBURY ROAD | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash & Carry | BOOKER CASH & CARRY, PARK FARM ROAD | 921 yd | |
| Tesco | 209 DOVER ROAD | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School (Closed) Bowles Well Gardens | 813 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 | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.