Joyes Road is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT19 6NU 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 Joyes Road, Folkestone, CT19 6NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT19 6JS, CT19 6NX, CT19 6NT, CT19 6JW, CT19 6NH, CT19 6JN, CT19 6NJ, CT19 6NS, CT19 6JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT19 6NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 6NU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 25.7% | 29.5% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 55.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 33% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 14.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 15% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 22.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 31% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96% | 94.6% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Joyes Road was 3.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.2% lower than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Joyes Road has the lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Broadmead and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Joyes Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2022-08-11 | £395,662 |
| 3 Joyes Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-02-05 | £360,780 |
| 5 Joyes Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-06-28 | £331,144 |
| 1 Joyes Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2001-07-06 | £322,292 |
| 8 Joyes Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 1999-11-26 | £323,853 |
CT19 6NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Community Primary School Sidney Street , CT19 6HG | 3out of 4 | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spurgen Community Primary School Sidney Street , CT19 6HG | - not rated | 215 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Martello Primary Warren Way , CT19 6DT | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Warren Road , CT19 6QH | - not rated | 695 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Warren Road , CT19 6QH | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Channel School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 1,947 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 | 1,717 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School Life Church , Bowles Well Gardens CT19 6PQ | - not rated | 272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace School Grace Chapel , St Michael's Street CT20 1LS | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace School Grace Hill , CT20 1HE | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Education Centre Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbull Cafe | 49 BLACK BULL ROAD | 850 yd | |
| Quick Dip | PUMPING STATION, CORONATION PARADE | 990 yd | |
| F51 Sports Park | F51 SPORTS PARK, TONTINE STREET | 1,050 yd | |
| Cube Cafe | THE CUBE, TONTINE STREET | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Railway Social Club | FOLKESTONE RAILWAY STAFF ASSOCIATION CLUB, CANTERBURY ROAD | 379 yd | |
| Black Bull - Hungry Horse | BLACK BULL, CANTERBURY ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Wear Bay Bowls Club | WEAR BAY BOWLS CLUB, WEAR BAY ROAD | 765 yd | |
| Eastcliff Tavern | EAST CLIFF TAVERN, 13-15 EAST CLIFF | 784 yd | |
| Dover Road Social Club | 95 DOVER ROAD | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop | 62 CANTERBURY ROAD | 392 yd | |
| Phoenix | 80 CANTERBURY ROAD | 405 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 73 CANTERBURY ROAD | 423 yd | |
| Lotus House | 190 DOVER ROAD | 465 yd | |
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar | 178 DOVER ROAD | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 209 DOVER ROAD | 205 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 FOORD ROAD | 1,043 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakwood School (Closed) Bowles Well Gardens | 271 yd | |
| Hi Rep Gym WEAR BAY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 599 yd |
| East Cliff Sports WEAR BAY ROAD | tennis courts | 845 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.