Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 2RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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	58.5%	52.5%	-6.0%	51.0%	1.5%
Male	41.5%	47.5%	6.0%	49.0%	-1.5%

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	32%	29.7%	-2.3%	37.9%	-8.2%
Married: Opposite sex	21.7%	29.7%	8.0%	44.2%	-14.5%
Separated	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	18.9%	19.2%	0.3%	9.1%	10.1%
Widowed	24%	18.6%	-5.4%	6.1%	12.5%

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 (61.3%) 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	25%	27.6%	2.6%	48.4%	-20.8%
Good health	33.5%	33.7%	0.2%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	31.4%	28.2%	-3.2%	12.7%	15.5%
Bad health	8.5%	5.5%	-3.0%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1.6%	5%	3.4%	1.2%	3.8%

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 2RU this area, 34.9% 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	38.9%	34.9%	-4.0%	18.2%	16.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	4%	8.1%	4.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	9.9%	-7.2%	13.4%	-3.5%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	8.7%	7.0%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	9.3%	2.4%	16.9%	-7.6%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	26.7%	9.6%	33.8%	-7.1%
Other	14.3%	2.3%	-12.0%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Other Asian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.6%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	98.9%	90.6%	-8.3%	81.4%	9.2%
Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.9% 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	89.9%	82.9%	-7.0%	83.2%	-0.3%
European Union	4.8%	7.7%	2.9%	6.1%	1.6%
Rest of Europe	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	0.8%	0.9%
Africa	1.6%	3.3%	1.7%	2.7%	0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	4.4%	1.7%	5.6%	-1.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.8%	84.7%	-4.1%	83.2%	1.5%
10+ Years	0%	7.9%	7.9%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	0.5%	3.4%	2.9%	2.9%	0.5%
2-5 Years	2.1%	3.4%	1.3%	2.2%	1.2%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	0.6%	-7.9%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	72.4%	76.7%	-4.3%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	4.4%	1.5%	2.9%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Central and Western Africa	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	13.3%	13.5%	-0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.4%	37.2%	-10.8%
Christian	60.4%	46.2%	14.2%
Buddhist	1.6%	0.5%	1.1%
Jewish	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Bouverie Road West dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bouverie Road West was 1222.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 818.1% higher than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bouverie Road West has the highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 2nd highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 668.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in CT20 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (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 - 8/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 9/10 (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 Bouverie Road West are based on 473 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 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, CT20 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT20 2RU

Average Price
£163,210

Semi-Detached
£624,940

Terraced
£261,587

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£149,785

Other
£41,747

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bouverie Road West

Average Price
£231,029

Semi-Detached
£487,647

Terraced
£342,826

Detached
£810,414

Flats/Maisonettes
£189,008

Other
£206,926

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bouverie Road West

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 15 Trevarra Court, 30 - 32 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£100,000	2025-03-31	£100,000
Flat 10 Trevarra Court, 30 - 32 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,500	2024-11-25	£190,174
Flat 1 38 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-07-12	£248,354
Flat 2 40 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-02-19	£127,679
Flat B 34 Bouverie Road West, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£165,000	2023-12-08	£173,675

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT20 2RU

Employment

CT20 2RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CT20 2RU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	30
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Construction	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Human health and social work activities	3
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Education	2
Real estate activities	2
Manufacturing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone Brockman Road , CT20 1DJ	3out of 4	698 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School Church Street , CT20 1SE	4out of 4	1,050 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Parkfield Road , CT19 5BY	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU	4out of 4	1,282 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mundella Primary School Black Bull Road , CT19 5QX	- not rated	1,423 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	1,238 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB	4out of 4	1,335 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	1,670 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	- not rated	2,063 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB	- not rated	434 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY	- not rated	452 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH	- not rated	686 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	4out of 4	1,450 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	- not rated	1,571 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
Cocomee	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 2 CASTLE HILL AVENUE	145 yd
Conchitas	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 22 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	172 yd
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 22 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	172 yd
Bouverie Tap	45 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	179 yd
Swiss Reassurance	SECOND FLOOR, CASTLE HOUSE, CASTLE HILL AVENUE	185 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Portland Hotel & Skuba	2-4 LANGHORNE GARDENS	314 yd
One Foot In The Grape	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 21 CHERITON PLACE	448 yd
Junction 13	1B TOWN WALK	464 yd
Picklebacks	20 CHERITON PLACE	474 yd
The Firkin Alehouse	20 CHERITON PLACE	474 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ho Ho	53 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	173 yd
Buttys	43 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	202 yd
Folkestone Kebab House	5 Majestic Parade, Sandgate Road	233 yd
Pizza Hut	128 SANDGATE ROAD	367 yd
Ruby Murray Indian Curry	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 135 SANDGATE ROAD	399 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	2 MAJESTIC HOUSE, BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	155 yd
Sainsburys	SAINSBURYS, 5 BOUVERIE ROAD WEST	363 yd
Co-operative Group	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 100-102 CHERITON ROAD	506 yd
Asda Stores	ASDA, BOUVERIE PLACE SHOPPING CENTRE, 19 ALEXANDRA GARDENS	645 yd
Iceland	ICELAND FROZEN FOODS PLC, WEST TERRACE	673 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fit One 88A 88A SANDGATE ROAD	health and fitness suite	531 yd
South Kent College (Closed) Shorncliffe Road	health and fitness suite	597 yd
Christ Church Cep Academy BROCKMAN ROAD	grass pitches	663 yd
Trugym Folkestone WEST TERRACE	health and fitness suite	666 yd
Open Health & Fitness Club (Folkestone) (Closed) The Metropole The Metropole The Leas	health and fitness suite	711 yd
Folkstone Constitutional Club (Closed) Guildhall Street		732 yd
Grace School (Closed) Grace Hill		904 yd
Folkestone Sports Centre RADNOR PARK AVENUE	golf, health and fitness suite, ski slopes, squash courts, swimming pool	1,076 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	56.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	56.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	56.0%

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	67.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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