Risborough Way is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 3JR is located in the Cheriton 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 Risborough Way, Folkestone, CT20 3JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 3RL, CT20 3JS, CT20 3JT, CT20 3PS, CT19 4JH, CT20 3JX, CT19 4JJ, CT20 3PR, CT19 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CT20 3JR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 51.7% | 47.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CT20 3JR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 78.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.6% | 15.6% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -22.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.5% | 78.8% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 34.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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 | 63.5% | 62.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 14.1% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 27.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 16.7% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.4% | 21.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 19.1% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 22.9% | 3.5% | -19.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 63.5% | 63.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 62.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 29.6% | 29.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, just 46.8% 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 | 39.3% | 46.8% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 58.9% | 52.2% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 46.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.5% 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 | 38.7% | 46.8% | 8.1% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 22.6% | 23.5% | 0.9% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 7.6% | -4.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 5.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Southern Asia | 39.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Buddhist | 20.2% | 0.5% | 19.7% |
| Hindu | 35.1% | 1.7% | 33.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risborough Way was 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.3% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Risborough Way has the lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Risborough Way, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-09 | £249,505 |
| 2 Risborough Way, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-01-14 | £324,008 |
| 8 Risborough Way, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2014-07-24 | £273,820 |
| 8 Risborough Way, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2012-10-19 | £280,636 |
| 8 Risborough Way, Folkestone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-04-30 | £289,333 |
CT20 3JR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 64 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN | 2out of 4 | 885 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 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 835 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of India | 23 RISBOROUGH LANE | 145 yd | |
| Lemon Leaf Restaurant & Bar | 99-101 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 211 yd | |
| Wings n Dat | 79-81 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 245 yd | |
| Burgate Coffee House | 83 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 246 yd | |
| New Himalayan Cafe | 41 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Cheriton Social Club | 10 BROOMFIELD ROAD | 198 yd | |
| The Royal Cheriton | THE ROYAL CHERITON, 339-341 CHERITON ROAD | 522 yd | |
| The Golden Arrow | THE GOLDEN ARROW, 89 ENBROOK VALLEY | 619 yd | |
| The Firs Bar Lounge | THE FIRS, FIRS LANE | 688 yd | |
| Nailbox | THE NAIL BOX, 74 COOLINGE LANE | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 37 RISBOROUGH LANE | 105 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 95 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 222 yd | |
| New Wok Express | 89-91 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 228 yd | |
| Delish Chicken | 87 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 232 yd | |
| Cheriton Fish & Chips | 85 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 64-68 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 260 yd | |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food | ST MARTINS FILLING STATION, CHERITON HIGH STREET | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | TESCO STORES LTD, CHERITON HIGH STREET | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Recreation Ground (Cheriton) CHERITON RECREATION GROUND CHERITON RECREATION GROUND WEYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Dynamix Leisure THE FIRS THE FIRS FIRS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 687 yd |
| The Stadium Church Road | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Pent Valley Leisure Centre (Closed) TILE KILN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Sir John Moore Barracks EDGE HILL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Harcourt Primary School BIGGINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School (Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground) Cherry Garden Avenue | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Le Quesne REDVERS HOUSE REDVERS HOUSE SHORNCLIFFE CAMP | grass pitches | 1,041 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.