Cornflower Avenue is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 4AY is located in the Hythe Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, CT21 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 4AW, CT21 4AX, CT21 4BF, CT21 4AP, CT21 4AZ, CT21 4ND, CT21 6NT, CT21 6NU, CT21 6NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT21 4AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.5% | 37.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 45.9% | -14.7% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 46.4% | 63.7% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 26.8% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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.
In the area around CT21 4AY this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19.5% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 25.9% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 30.5% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.5% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 94.5% | 90.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornflower Avenue was 34.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% higher than the Hythe Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cornflower Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hythe Rural and the 109th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-05-08 | £380,000 |
| 10 Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-06 | £314,956 |
| 6 Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-02-18 | £410,094 |
| 7 Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-02-02 | £350,660 |
| 7 Cornflower Avenue, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £279,995 | 2018-06-29 | £360,453 |
CT21 4AY 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 | 158 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School Octavian Drive , Lympne CT21 4JG | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Cinque Ports Avenue , CT21 6HS | 3out of 4 | 2,895 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockhill Park Performing Arts College Sandling Road , Saltwood CT21 4HL | 3out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martello Pub | BEACH BANK, DYMCHURCH ROAD | 214 yd | |
| Pen's Kafe | CINDERELLA FARM, BURMARSH ROAD | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Inn | PRINCE OF WALES INN, DYMCHURCH ROAD | 1,091 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmarsh Primary School ST. GEORGES PLACE | grass pitches | 654 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.