Shorncliffe Road is in Folkestone and in Shepway district. CT20 3PR 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 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 3PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT20 3PS, CT20 3PW, CT20 3PZ, CT20 3RL, CT19 4DQ, CT20 3JR, CT20 3PP, CT19 4BZ, CT20 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT20 3PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 31.2% | 33.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 45.6% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.3% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 36.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.2% | 20.4% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24% | 10.7% | -13.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 18.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 25.9% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 92.7% | 88.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 88.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shorncliffe Road was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shorncliffe Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 115th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-26 | £320,234 |
| 267 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2017-08-16 | £258,153 |
| 259 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-03-15 | £275,537 |
| 269 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1998-01-28 | £237,857 |
CT20 3PR 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 242 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morehall Primary Morehall Primary, Chart Road , CT19 4PN | 2out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harcourt Primary School Biggins Wood Road , CT19 4NE | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate Primary School Coolinge Lane , CT20 3QU | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Community 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 | 775 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,161 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 | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd) 29 Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2NB | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Coastal Park Heather Lodge , 2 Radnor Park West CT19 5HH | - not rated | 2,034 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone Beacon Plus Park Farm Road , CT19 5DN | - not rated | 2,453 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 | 230 yd | |
| Lemon Leaf Restaurant & Bar | 99-101 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 284 yd | |
| New Himalayan Cafe | 41 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 291 yd | |
| Wings n Dat | 79-81 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 295 yd | |
| Saurav Ki Rasoi | 31 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Cheriton Social Club | 10 BROOMFIELD ROAD | 234 yd | |
| The Royal Cheriton | THE ROYAL CHERITON, 339-341 CHERITON ROAD | 420 yd | |
| The Golden Arrow | THE GOLDEN ARROW, 89 ENBROOK VALLEY | 491 yd | |
| Nailbox | THE NAIL BOX, 74 COOLINGE LANE | 683 yd | |
| The Firs Bar Lounge | THE FIRS, FIRS LANE | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 37 RISBOROUGH LANE | 200 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 95 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 290 yd | |
| Delish Chicken | 87 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 291 yd | |
| Cheriton Fish & Chips | 85 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 291 yd | |
| Moos Direct/Toasties | 59 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retail Services | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 64-68 CHERITON HIGH STREET | 330 yd | |
| BP Petrol Station and M&S Food | ST MARTINS FILLING STATION, CHERITON HIGH STREET | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Recreation Ground (Cheriton) CHERITON RECREATION GROUND CHERITON RECREATION GROUND WEYMOUTH ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Pent Valley Leisure Centre (Closed) TILE KILN LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| The Stadium Church Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Dynamix Leisure THE FIRS THE FIRS FIRS LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 830 yd |
| Sir John Moore Barracks EDGE HILL CLOSE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School (Alan Philpott Memorial Sports Ground) Cherry Garden Avenue | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Harcourt Primary School BIGGINS WOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| The Harvey Grammar School CHERITON ROAD | 1,083 yd | |
| Westbourne Coolinge Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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% |
| Median download speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.