Marine Terrace is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 1QA 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 Marine Terrace, Folkestone, CT20 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 1PZ, CT20 1QJ, CT20 1QB, CT20 1PY, CT20 1PX, CT20 1SU, CT20 1SQ, CT20 1QN, CT20 1SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 1QA is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 35.1% | 45.5% | 10.4% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 64.9% | 54.5% | -10.4% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 CT20 1QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 58.7% | 57.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 12.8% | 17.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -26.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 18.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36% | 36.6% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 35% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.6% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 1QA this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 28.4% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 12.8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.4% | 85.2% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 69.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 69.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 18.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 69.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 20.3% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.1% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53% | 76.7% | -23.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 17.7% | 1.5% | 16.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marine Terrace was 381.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.6% higher than the Folkestone Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marine Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Folkestone Central and the 9th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 166.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Pavilion Court Marine Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £53,500 | 2023-02-15 | £53,121 |
| 2 Pavilion Court Marine Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2016-03-21 | £41,686 |
| 7 Pavilion Court Marine Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2015-10-07 | £43,089 |
| 25 Pavilion Court Marine Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2013-04-17 | £38,860 |
| 8 Pavilion Court Marine Terrace, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £23,000 | 2013-01-07 | £39,036 |
CT20 1QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
CT20 1QA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Church Street , CT20 1SE | 4out of 4 | 36 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School The Durlocks , CT19 6AL | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Warren Road , CT19 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 1,974 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 2,919 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley's | 2-4 SOUTH STREET | 204 yd | |
| Mocka | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 26-30 THE OLD HIGH STREET | 222 yd | |
| Folklore | 69 THE OLD HIGH STREET | 222 yd | |
| Bella Vita | GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNIT, 71 THE OLD HIGH STREET | 223 yd | |
| Steep Street Coffee House | 18-24 THE OLD HIGH STREET | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The British Lion | THE BRITISH LION, 8-10 THE BAYLE | 127 yd | |
| The London & Paris Hotel | GILLESPIES, 28-30 HARBOUR STREET | 149 yd | |
| Harbour Inn | TRUE BRITON, 24-26 HARBOUR STREET | 165 yd | |
| The Guildhall | THE GUILDHALL, 42 THE BAYLE | 168 yd | |
| The Pullman | PULLMAN WINE BAR, 7-9 CHURCH STREET | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Fish Bar | 1-3 LOWER SANDGATE ROAD | 71 yd | |
| Sunshine Grill | 5-6 LOWER SANDGATE ROAD | 83 yd | |
| Foras Store | 11 CHURCH STREET | 220 yd | |
| Misused Cocktails | 11-15 THE OLD HIGH STREET | 245 yd | |
| La Juice | 2 FISH MARKET | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | ICELAND FROZEN FOODS PLC, WEST TERRACE | 413 yd | |
| Lidl | LIDL UK GMBH, SHELLONS STREET | 466 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS | 489 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 5 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 722 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 FOORD ROAD | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spindles Health & Leisure (Folkestone) MARINE PARADE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 75 yd |
| Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill | 506 yd | |
| Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street | 555 yd | |
| Fit One 88A 88A SANDGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 555 yd |
| Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Hi Rep Gym WEAR BAY CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.