Grove Road is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 1NJ is located in the Folkestone Harbour 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 Grove Road, Folkestone, CT20 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 1NU, CT20 1NR, CT20 1NH, CT20 1NT, CT20 1NP, CT20 1NX, CT20 1PN, CT20 1NL, CT20 1PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT20 1NJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 41.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 28.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 6.9% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.9% | 39.6% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 35.6% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 24.4% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 14.7% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 23.5% | 14.0% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 20.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 93.7% | 86.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 89.9% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 89.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 33.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the East Folkestone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Folkestone and the 105th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Grove Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2021-11-22 | £308,098 |
| 20 Grove Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-03-12 | £159,039 |
| 10 Grove Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-02-28 | £216,368 |
| 1 Grove Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-08-02 | £251,361 |
| 9 Grove Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £211,000 | 2019-07-12 | £270,589 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX | - not rated | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School The Durlocks , CT19 6AL | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Warren Road , CT19 6QH | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 2,746 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F51 Sports Park | F51 SPORTS PARK, TONTINE STREET | 503 yd | |
| Cube Cafe | THE CUBE, TONTINE STREET | 513 yd | |
| Blackmarket | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 60 TONTINE STREET | 536 yd | |
| Curry Garden | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54 TONTINE STREET | 538 yd | |
| Blackbull Cafe | 49 BLACK BULL ROAD | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Railway Social Club | FOLKESTONE RAILWAY STAFF ASSOCIATION CLUB, CANTERBURY ROAD | 182 yd | |
| Dover Road Social Club | 95 DOVER ROAD | 237 yd | |
| Eastcliff Tavern | EAST CLIFF TAVERN, 13-15 EAST CLIFF | 351 yd | |
| The Lifeboat | THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET | 510 yd | |
| Quarterhouse | 65-69 TONTINE STREET | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar | 178 DOVER ROAD | 94 yd | |
| Shupria Indian Tandoori Take Away | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 121 DOVER ROAD | 110 yd | |
| Lotus House | 190 DOVER ROAD | 116 yd | |
| Delish Chicken | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 107 DOVER ROAD | 152 yd | |
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop | 62 CANTERBURY ROAD | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 209 DOVER ROAD | 354 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 FOORD ROAD | 616 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL UK GMBH, SHELLONS STREET | 736 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS | 920 yd | |
| Iceland | ICELAND FROZEN FOODS PLC, WEST TERRACE | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hi Rep Gym WEAR BAY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 491 yd |
| Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill | 613 yd | |
| Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street | 779 yd | |
| Oakwood School (Closed) Bowles Well Gardens | 798 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Folkestone) MARINE PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| East Cliff Sports WEAR BAY ROAD | tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Folkestone Primary Academy (Closed) Park Farm Road | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.