Valley Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT20 3BS is primarily male, with 84.4% 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	24.5%	15.6%	-8.9%	51.0%	-35.4%
Male	75.5%	84.4%	8.9%	49.0%	35.4%

Partnership Status

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 3BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.4% 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	50.5%	67.4%	16.9%	37.9%	29.5%
Married: Opposite sex	36.9%	24.4%	-12.5%	44.2%	-19.8%
Married: Same sex	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.1%	1.2%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	6%	4.6%	-1.4%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	3.3%	2.4%	-0.9%	6.1%	-3.7%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.6%	72.6%	15.0%	48.4%	24.2%
Good health	33.3%	21.6%	-11.7%	33.6%	-12.0%
Fair health	6.1%	4.9%	-1.2%	12.7%	-7.8%
Bad health	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	4.0%	-3.2%
Very bad health	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	1.2%	-1.0%

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 3BS this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.9%	9.4%	-2.5%	18.2%	-8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	27.8%	10.3%	-17.5%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	25.6%	5.6%	-20.0%	13.4%	-7.8%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	47.2%	44.5%	5.3%	41.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.5%	9.4%	1.9%	16.9%	-7.5%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	15.6%	0.8%	33.8%	-18.2%
Other	9.7%	2.6%	-7.1%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.2%
Other Asian	45.4%	62.3%	16.9%	1.6%	60.7%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.2%	-1.0%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	1.8%	0.5%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	49.7%	32.1%	-17.6%	81.4%	-49.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.8%	3.2%	2.4%	1.6%	1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, just 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	48.1%	30.1%	-18.0%	83.2%	-53.1%
European Union	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	47.4%	66.2%	18.8%	5.6%	60.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.8%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	48.1%	30%	-18.1%	83.2%	-53.2%
10+ Years	11.4%	6%	-5.4%	9.8%	-3.8%
5-10 Years	24.7%	16.4%	-8.3%	2.9%	13.5%
2-5 Years	9.6%	31.8%	22.2%	2.2%	29.6%
Less than 2 years	6.2%	15.9%	9.7%	1.9%	14.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	31.4%	76.7%	-45.3%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Turkey	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Southern Asia	62.8%	1.2%	61.6%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	4%	13.5%	-9.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	16.9%	37.2%	-20.3%
Christian	18.8%	46.2%	-27.4%
Buddhist	18.6%	0.5%	18.1%
Hindu	34%	1.7%	32.3%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	8.6%	0.6%	8.0%
Not answered	1.9%	6.0%	-4.1%

Safety

Is Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 20.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Valley Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 59th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in CT20 3BS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Valley Road are based on 51 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 Valley Road, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT20 3BS

Average Price
£349,277

Semi-Detached
£328,733

Terraced
£301,524

Detached
£383,480

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley Road

Average Price
£354,387

Semi-Detached
£355,928

Terraced
£304,573

Detached
£356,695

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£310,292

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
33 Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,500	2022-05-20	£301,259
38 Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2017-10-10	£447,992
31 Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2015-07-01	£310,154
24 Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2015-01-29	£347,016
41 Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2014-12-16	£381,639

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT20 3BS

Employment

CT20 3BS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	210
Other	188
Part-Time Employee	55
Retired	51
Student (economically inactive)	27
Self-Employed	25
Unemployed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	250
Human health and social work activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	21
Education	19
Administrative and support service activities	15
Transport and storage	13
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU	4out of 4	753 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG	3out of 4	954 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP	3out of 4	1,159 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN	2out of 4	1,200 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Horn Street , CT20 3JJ	4out of 4	1,430 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB	4out of 4	831 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB	- not rated	1,346 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY	4out of 4	1,371 yd	Academy converter	No	Boys	More About School
Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP	3out of 4	2,473 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP	3out of 4	1,279 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY	- not rated	1,607 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB	- not rated	1,717 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH	- not rated	2,044 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN	4out of 4	2,683 yd	Foundation special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gurkha Palace	97 ENBROOK VALLEY	360 yd
Army - Junior Ranks Mess (Everest Restaurant)	SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS, NORTH ROAD	509 yd
Army - Officers Mess	SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS, NORTH ROAD	509 yd
Army - Premier Shop	SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS, NORTH ROAD	509 yd
Army - Sergeants Mess	SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS, NORTH ROAD	509 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Golden Arrow	THE GOLDEN ARROW, 89 ENBROOK VALLEY	345 yd
Masonic Hall	MASONIC HALL, GOUGH ROAD	710 yd
Sandgate Mens Club	CHICHESTER MEMORIAL HALL, 70 SANDGATE HIGH STREET	718 yd
Docker Taproom	96 SANDGATE HIGH STREET	746 yd
The Famous Ship Inn	SHIP INN, 65 SANDGATE HIGH STREET	754 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lo Lo	129 ENBROOK VALLEY	323 yd
The Little Fish Shop	6 GOUGH ROAD	727 yd
The Savoury Slice	30A SANDGATE HIGH STREET	740 yd
Hungry Seagull	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMESIS, 94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET	742 yd
The Fat Raj	94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET	742 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Retail Services	GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 64-68 CHERITON HIGH STREET		1,043 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sir John Moore Barracks EDGE HILL CLOSE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	508 yd
The Folkestone School For Girls COOLINGE LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	679 yd
Sandgate Scout Hut SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS THE UNDERCLIFF		688 yd
Westbourne Coolinge Lane	grass pitches, tennis courts	753 yd
Le Quesne REDVERS HOUSE REDVERS HOUSE SHORNCLIFFE CAMP	grass pitches	1,020 yd
The Stadium Church Road	grass pitches	1,091 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	49.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	99 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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