West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 1SZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 1SZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	55.4%	9.2%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	53.8%	44.6%	-9.2%	49.0%	-4.4%

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	47.4%	41.5%	-5.9%	37.9%	3.6%
Married: Opposite sex	25.5%	21.8%	-3.7%	44.2%	-22.4%
Married: Same sex	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	7.8%	6.1%	-1.7%	2.2%	3.9%
Divorced	13%	22.4%	9.4%	9.1%	13.3%
Widowed	5.2%	6.1%	0.9%	6.1%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.5%	35%	-6.5%	48.4%	-13.4%
Good health	36.3%	40.6%	4.3%	33.6%	7.0%
Fair health	14.2%	17.5%	3.3%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	5.2%	5%	-0.2%	4.0%	1.0%
Very bad health	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	1.2%	0.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.1%	10.8%	-5.3%	18.2%	-7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.5%	10.8%	-1.7%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.9%	16.2%	-5.7%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	0.5%	5.4%	4.9%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	18.9%	5.9%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	24.5%	34.5%	10.0%	33.8%	0.7%
Other	11.5%	3.4%	-8.1%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0.9%	1.3%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	92%	94.9%	2.9%	81.4%	13.5%
Other	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.8% 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	78.8%	84.8%	6.0%	83.2%	1.6%
European Union	12.7%	9.5%	-3.2%	6.1%	3.4%
Africa	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.2%	1.9%	-2.3%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	3.8%	2.4%	1.3%	2.5%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	77.8%	85.4%	7.6%	83.2%	2.2%
10+ Years	2.8%	9.6%	6.8%	9.8%	-0.2%
5-10 Years	6.1%	4.5%	-1.6%	2.9%	1.6%
2-5 Years	4.7%	0.6%	-4.1%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	0%	-8.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.4%	76.7%	3.7%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Poland	2.5%	1.3%	1.2%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Central and South America	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.1%	37.2%	3.9%
Christian	52.5%	46.2%	6.3%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Other religion	1.9%	0.6%	1.3%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is West Cliff Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Cliff Gardens was 110.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.0% lower than the Folkestone Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Cliff Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Folkestone Central and the 79th highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

🔎 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 1SZ, 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 - 10/10 (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 - 9/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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 West Cliff Gardens are based on 41 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 West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 1SZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT20 1SZ

Average Price
£206,275

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£206,275

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Cliff Gardens

Average Price
£263,542

Semi-Detached
£364,165

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£186,502

Other
£1,588,146

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Cliff GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
12 Westcliff House West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£228,000	2023-12-15	£238,030
14 Westcliff House West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2023-01-27	£199,465
2 Westcliff House West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,500	2021-09-28	£204,479
1 Westcliff House West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-08-09	£162,167
15 Westcliff House West Cliff Gardens, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£175,000	2020-08-21	£208,160

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT20 1SZ

Employment

CT20 1SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	55
Retired	36
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Part-Time Employee	14
Student (economically inactive)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ	3out of 4	452 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School The Durlocks , CT19 6AL	3out of 4	724 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX	- not rated	1,073 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY	3out of 4	1,086 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	1,794 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	1,823 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB	4out of 4	2,109 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	- not rated	2,638 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	1,020 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB	- not rated	1,109 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY	- not rated	1,196 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	4out of 4	1,391 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	- not rated	1,542 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
The Tearooms	29-33 SANDGATE ROAD	64 yd
Costa Coffee	40 SANDGATE ROAD	101 yd
Grind n' Bake	18 SANDGATE ROAD	101 yd
Aspendos Restaurant	6 ASPEN HOUSE, WEST TERRACE	106 yd
Sunshine Bistro	63 SANDGATE ROAD	108 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
East Kent Arms	EAST KENT ARMS, 21 SANDGATE ROAD	86 yd
The Rum Clinic	3 WEST TERRACE	119 yd
The Pullman	PULLMAN WINE BAR, 7-9 CHURCH STREET	144 yd
The Lord Morris	THE LORD MORRIS, 17 GUILDHALL STREET	176 yd
The British Lion	THE BRITISH LION, 8-10 THE BAYLE	194 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Foras Store	11 CHURCH STREET	142 yd
Fireaway Pizza Folkestone	2 WEST TERRACE	159 yd
Subway	18 BOUVERIE PLACE	208 yd
Super Pizza	4 THE OLD HIGH STREET	240 yd
Misused Cocktails	11-15 THE OLD HIGH STREET	242 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	ICELAND FROZEN FOODS PLC, WEST TERRACE	120 yd
Asda Stores	ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS	198 yd
Lidl	LIDL UK GMBH, SHELLONS STREET	276 yd
Sainsburys	SAINSBURYS, 5 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	413 yd
Tesco	2 MAJESTIC HOUSE, BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	626 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE	health and fitness suite	157 yd
Fit One 88A 88A SANDGATE ROAD	health and fitness suite	254 yd
Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street		331 yd
Spindles Health & Leisure (Folkestone) MARINE PARADE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	382 yd
Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill		383 yd
Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD	grass pitches	592 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.0%
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	10.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	50.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.07 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.07 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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