Undercliff Cottages is in Sandgate, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 3AS is located in the Sandgate & West Folkestone 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 Undercliff Cottages, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 3BX, CT20 3EE, CT20 3RU, CT20 3RP, CT20 3AP, CT20 3BF, CT20 3BY, CT20 3AL, CT20 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 3AS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.1% | 54.1% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 45.9% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 32.3% | 27.2% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 32% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 5.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 18.5% | 23.1% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 14.0% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 (67.9%) 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 | 38.5% | 30.9% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -17.5% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 19.9% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.9% | 25.4% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 25.4% | -4.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 95% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 90.6% | 6.7% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 3.9% | -9.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 90.6% | 7.6% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 8.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Undercliff Cottages was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Undercliff Cottages has the 40th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 152nd highest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Undercliff Cottages, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-02 | £295,854 |
| 4 Undercliff Cottages, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2008-11-28 | £377,761 |
| 1 Undercliff Cottages, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2007-06-25 | £393,871 |
| 2 Undercliff Cottages, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-06-09 | £356,786 |
| 3 Undercliff Cottages, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2001-11-23 | £346,110 |
CT20 3AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT20 3AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN | 2out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 2,240 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lane Coffee House | 80 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 45 yd | |
| Mr Whippets Cafe | 72 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 46 yd | |
| Sandgate Deli | 88A SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 78 yd | |
| Loaf | 61-61A SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 93 yd | |
| The Dog House | 92 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Mens Club | CHICHESTER MEMORIAL HALL, 70 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 44 yd | |
| The Famous Ship Inn | SHIP INN, 65 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 88 yd | |
| Docker Taproom | 96 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 108 yd | |
| The Providence Inn | THE PROVIDENCE INN, 47-49 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 132 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | MASONIC HALL, GOUGH ROAD | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Seagull | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMESIS, 94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 100 yd | |
| The Fat Raj | 94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 100 yd | |
| Roka Pizza | 91 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 103 yd | |
| The Savoury Slice | 30A SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 170 yd | |
| The Little Fish Shop | 6 GOUGH ROAD | 200 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Scout Hut SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS THE UNDERCLIFF | 39 yd | |
| The Folkestone School For Girls COOLINGE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Sir John Moore Barracks EDGE HILL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Westbourne Coolinge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 931 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.