The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT20 1RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	38.6%	48.1%	9.5%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	61.4%	51.9%	-9.5%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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	40.6%	31.8%	-8.8%	37.9%	-6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	18.7%	19.9%	1.2%	44.2%	-24.3%
Separated	1.9%	7.3%	5.4%	2.2%	5.1%
Divorced	20%	23.8%	3.8%	9.1%	14.7%
Widowed	18.7%	17.2%	-1.5%	6.1%	11.1%

Health

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 (56.7%) 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	17.1%	26.1%	9.0%	48.4%	-22.3%
Good health	41.1%	30.6%	-10.5%	33.6%	-3.0%
Fair health	30.4%	34.4%	4.0%	12.7%	21.7%
Bad health	8.2%	8.9%	0.7%	4.0%	4.9%
Very bad health	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 1RL this area, 36% 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	34.8%	36%	1.2%	18.2%	17.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	10%	-3.5%	9.6%	0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.6%	7.3%	-4.3%	13.4%	-6.1%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	6.7%	-1.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.5%	10.7%	6.2%	16.9%	-6.2%
Degree or Similar	18.1%	25.3%	7.2%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	9%	4%	-5.0%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Chinese	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
White	96.8%	92.4%	-4.4%	81.4%	11.0%
Roma	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% 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	90.5%	84.9%	-5.6%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	3.8%	9.4%	5.6%	6.1%	3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	2.5%	2.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	1.3%	-0.6%	1.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.3%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	85.4%	-5.1%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	1.9%	8.9%	7.0%	9.8%	-0.9%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.6%	3.2%	2.6%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	1.9%	-3.8%	1.9%	0.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.3%	76.7%	-0.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	5%	1.5%	3.5%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	14.4%	13.5%	0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	46.8%	46.2%	0.6%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Jewish	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	7.6%	6.0%	1.6%

Safety

Is The Old High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Old High Street was 123.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.4% lower than the Folkestone Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Old High Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Folkestone Central and the 63rd highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CT20 1RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Old High Street are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Shepway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT20 1RL

Average Price
£277,007

Semi-Detached
£222,827

Terraced
£300,861

Detached
£456,515

Flats/Maisonettes
£121,892

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Old High Street

Average Price
£234,974

Semi-Detached
£206,820

Terraced
£252,351

Detached
£373,364

Flats/Maisonettes
£162,184

Other
£214,648

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The Old High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2015-09-18	£157,075
27 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2010-03-01	£286,364
37 The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£80,000	2009-01-23	£163,770
8A The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£65,000	2008-08-29	£95,600
17A The Old High Street, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£175,000	2008-02-08	£300,904

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT20 1RL

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in CT20 1RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	67
Full-Time Employee	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Self-Employed	15
Part-Time Employee	12
Unemployed	9
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	10
Construction	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Information and communication	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	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	227 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School The Durlocks , CT19 6AL	3out of 4	473 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ	3out of 4	500 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX	- not rated	897 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	1,752 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	1,951 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB	4out of 4	2,356 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	- not rated	2,743 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,118 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB	- not rated	1,303 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	4out of 4	1,304 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY	- not rated	1,411 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	- not rated	1,457 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Steep Street Coffee House	18-24 THE OLD HIGH STREET	2 yd
Mocka	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 26-30 THE OLD HIGH STREET	21 yd
El Cortador	41 THE OLD HIGH STREET	37 yd
The India Restaurant	1 THE OLD HIGH STREET	79 yd
Lubens	24 RENDEZVOUS STREET	82 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kipps Alehouse	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 11-15 THE OLD HIGH STREET	56 yd
The Guildhall	THE GUILDHALL, 42 THE BAYLE	60 yd
Space Bar & Gallery	7 THE OLD HIGH STREET	64 yd
The Lanterns & Folkestone Snooker Club	24A RENDEZVOUS STREET	82 yd
Jam Jar	GROUND FLOOR, 39 TONTINE STREET	89 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Misused Cocktails	11-15 THE OLD HIGH STREET	51 yd
Super Pizza	4 THE OLD HIGH STREET	71 yd
The Fat Raj	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 33 TONTINE STREET	85 yd
Foras Store	11 CHURCH STREET	144 yd
China Inn	58 TONTINE STREET	146 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	LIDL UK GMBH, SHELLONS STREET	282 yd
Asda Stores	ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS	380 yd
Iceland	ICELAND FROZEN FOODS PLC, WEST TERRACE	404 yd
Tesco	94 FOORD ROAD	633 yd
Sainsburys	SAINSBURYS, 5 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	668 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Spindles Health & Leisure (Folkestone) MARINE PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	289 yd
Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill		289 yd
Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street		377 yd
Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE	health and fitness suite	441 yd
Fit One 88A 88A SANDGATE ROAD	health and fitness suite	528 yd
Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD	grass pitches	652 yd
Hi Rep Gym WEAR BAY CRESCENT	health and fitness suite	946 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	70.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	70.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.