Hillside is in Sandgate, Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 3DB 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 Hillside, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 3DA, CT20 3HX, CT20 3HU, CT20 3HY, CT20 3DE, CT20 3BZ, CT20 3ED, CT20 3EB, CT20 3RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT20 3DB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 48% | 48.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 52% | 51.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 44% | 36% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 39.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 54.1% | 40.6% | -13.5% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 41% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 15.3% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.8% | 10.5% | -12.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 15.5% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 44.5% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 10.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 94.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 90.3% | 88.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 88.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0.9% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Germany | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.1% | 37.2% | 11.9% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside was 32.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Broadmead average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside has the 20th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Broadmead and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1 Quarterdeck Hillside, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2024-03-22 | £876,459 |
| Flat 5 Quarterdeck Hillside, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2023-11-20 | £601,309 |
| 1 Hillside, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2023-06-19 | £271,149 |
| The Coach House Quarterdeck Hillside, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £677,500 | 2023-04-28 | £656,518 |
| Flat 2 Quarterdeck Hillside, Folkestone, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-04-14 | £628,592 |
CT20 3DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU | 4out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Horn Street , CT20 3JJ | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 3,202 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 | 2,039 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 2,189 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 2,602 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon Folkestone Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | 4out of 4 | 3,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalina's | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 97 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 283 yd | |
| The Dog House | 92 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 290 yd | |
| Sandgate Deli | 88A SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 312 yd | |
| Orchard Lane Coffee House | 80 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 354 yd | |
| Mr Whippets Cafe | 72 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker Taproom | 96 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 277 yd | |
| Earl of Clarendon | CLARENDON INN, BREWERS HILL | 386 yd | |
| Sandgate Mens Club | CHICHESTER MEMORIAL HALL, 70 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 390 yd | |
| The Famous Ship Inn | SHIP INN, 65 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 414 yd | |
| The Sandgate Hotel | 8-9 WELLINGTON TERRACE, SANDGATE ESPLANADE | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Seagull | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMESIS, 94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 285 yd | |
| The Fat Raj | 94 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 285 yd | |
| Roka Pizza | 91 SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 307 yd | |
| The Savoury Slice | 30A SANDGATE HIGH STREET | 531 yd | |
| The Little Fish Shop | 6 GOUGH ROAD | 567 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Scout Hut SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS SCOUT ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS THE UNDERCLIFF | 409 yd | |
| Sir John Moore Barracks EDGE HILL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 761 yd |
| The Folkestone School For Girls COOLINGE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 965 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 | 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% |
| 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.