Edward Terrace is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 1PW 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 Edward Terrace, Folkestone, CT20 1PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 1PP, CT20 1PQ, CT19 6DH, CT20 1PJ, CT19 6DJ, CT20 1PH, CT20 1PL, CT20 1PG, CT19 6DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT20 1PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 41.3% | 14.5% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 23.9% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.5% | 32.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 26.8% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 22.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
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.
In the area around CT20 1PW this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 | 36.8% | 29.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 20.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94% | 93.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 91.3% | 92.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 92.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Terrace was 131.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edward Terrace has the 16th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Broadmead and the 58th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Edward Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-08-28 | £233,736 |
| White House Folly Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-30 | £263,210 |
| 8 Edward Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-26 | £228,857 |
| 7 Edward Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-12 | £203,540 |
| 13 Edward Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-02-16 | £221,365 |
CT20 1PW 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.
| Retired | 55 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone, St Mary's Church of England Primary School Warren Road , CT19 6QH | - not rated | 440 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 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Community Primary School Sidney Street , CT19 6HG | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Spurgen Community Primary School Sidney Street , CT19 6HG | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School The Durlocks , CT19 6AL | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 1,592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 1,812 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 | 1,873 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace School Grace Chapel , St Michael's Street CT20 1LS | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Life Church , Bowles Well Gardens CT19 6PQ | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace School Grace Hill , CT20 1HE | - not rated | 802 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus 16 Bouverie Place , CT20 1AU | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Dip | PUMPING STATION, CORONATION PARADE | 520 yd | |
| The Captains Table | 26 THE STADE | 670 yd | |
| Curry Garden | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54 TONTINE STREET | 698 yd | |
| Blackmarket | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 60 TONTINE STREET | 703 yd | |
| Cube Cafe | THE CUBE, TONTINE STREET | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Railway Social Club | FOLKESTONE RAILWAY STAFF ASSOCIATION CLUB, CANTERBURY ROAD | 241 yd | |
| Eastcliff Tavern | EAST CLIFF TAVERN, 13-15 EAST CLIFF | 311 yd | |
| Dover Road Social Club | 95 DOVER ROAD | 435 yd | |
| Wear Bay Bowls Club | WEAR BAY BOWLS CLUB, WEAR BAY ROAD | 563 yd | |
| The Lifeboat | THE LIFEBOAT, 42 NORTH STREET | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House | 190 DOVER ROAD | 152 yd | |
| D'Agostinis Fish Bar | 178 DOVER ROAD | 158 yd | |
| Shupria Indian Tandoori Take Away | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 121 DOVER ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Delish Chicken | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 107 DOVER ROAD | 326 yd | |
| The Little Fish & Chip Shop | 62 CANTERBURY ROAD | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 209 DOVER ROAD | 293 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 FOORD ROAD | 865 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL UK GMBH, SHELLONS STREET | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hi Rep Gym WEAR BAY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Oakwood School (Closed) Bowles Well Gardens | 652 yd | |
| East Cliff Sports WEAR BAY ROAD | tennis courts | 691 yd |
| Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill | 827 yd | |
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Folkestone) MARINE PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street | 998 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 | 82.4% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.