Ingles Lane is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 2BF is located in the Folkestone Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ingles Lane, Folkestone, CT20 2BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 2QJ, CT20 2QN, CT20 1DJ, CT20 2QH, CT20 2QL, CT20 1DL, CT19 5AR, CT20 1DQ, CT19 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 2BF is primarily male, with 58.1% 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 | 45.9% | 41.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -9.1% |
| Male | 54.1% | 58.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 9.1% |
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 2BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 46.6% | 53.7% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 22.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.4% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.2% | 42.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 21.4% | -7.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 12.4% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 34.8% | 14.7% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 89.5% | 84.4% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 73% 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 | 82.5% | 73% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 16.1% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.7% | 73.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 16% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ingles Lane was 386.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Folkestone Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ingles Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Folkestone Central and the 11th highest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ingles Lane, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-28 | £215,379 |
| 2 Ingles Lane, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-07-21 | £223,716 |
| 3 Ingles Lane, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-20 | £216,488 |
| 1 Ingles Lane, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-02-18 | £209,821 |
| 2 Ingles Lane, Folkestone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2020-05-04 | £271,511 |
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Christ Church CofE Primary School Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ | - not rated | 229 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | - not rated | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Farm Primary School Park Farm Road , CT19 5DH | - not rated | 815 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 1,753 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 | 481 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 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Coastal Park 18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Preparatory School 18 Wiltie Gardens , CT19 5AX | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brook Education Centre Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY | - not rated | 579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus 16 Bouverie Place , CT20 1AU | - not rated | 599 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thong Dees Thai | PARK INN, 2 RADNOR PARK ROAD | 174 yd | |
| Brew | 83 CHERITON ROAD | 183 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | 2 RADNOR PARK AVENUE | 392 yd | |
| Sotirios Bar & Restaurant | 2A BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 456 yd | |
| Ali Baba Grill | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 14 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Inn Hotel | PARK INN, 2 RADNOR PARK ROAD | 174 yd | |
| Folkestone Park Bowls Club | PARK BOWLING CLUB, RADNOR PARK AVENUE | 359 yd | |
| One Foot In The Grape | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 21 CHERITON PLACE | 518 yd | |
| Picklebacks | 20 CHERITON PLACE | 530 yd | |
| The Firkin Alehouse | 20 CHERITON PLACE | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Bar | GROUND BUSINESS PREMISES FLOOR, 98A CHERITON ROAD | 57 yd | |
| Folkestone Charcoal Grill | 71 FOORD ROAD | 506 yd | |
| Buttys | 43 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 516 yd | |
| Sandwich Shop | 24 CHERITON PLACE | 517 yd | |
| Authentic Kebab | 126 FOORD ROAD | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 100-102 CHERITON ROAD | 54 yd | |
| Tesco | 94 FOORD ROAD | 499 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 5 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | 2 MAJESTIC HOUSE, BOUVERIE ROAD WEST | 533 yd | |
| Asda Stores | ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| South Kent College (Closed) Shorncliffe Road | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street | 483 yd | |
| Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill | 614 yd | |
| Fit One 88A 88A SANDGATE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Folkestone Sports Centre RADNOR PARK AVENUE | golf, health and fitness suite, ski slopes, squash courts, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Folkestone Primary Academy (Closed) Park Farm Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Three Hills Sports Park Cheriton Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,051 yd |
| Folkestone Indoor Bowls Centre CHERITON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,085 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.