Old London Road, Hythe, CT21 4DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT21 4DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.9%	1.1%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	50.2%	49.1%	-1.1%	49.0%	0.1%

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 vicinity of CT21 4DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	14%	19.4%	5.4%	37.9%	-18.5%
Married: Opposite sex	70.1%	59.3%	-10.8%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.2%	7.8%	0.6%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	8.3%	11.6%	3.3%	6.1%	5.5%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.6%	41.1%	5.5%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	42.9%	36.9%	-6.0%	33.6%	3.3%
Fair health	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1%	2.8%	1.8%	1.2%	1.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.8%	14.6%	-6.2%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	10.8%	-1.3%	9.6%	1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	10.8%	-6.6%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	11%	10.8%	-0.2%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.4%	18.3%	11.9%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	32.1%	4.8%	33.8%	-1.7%
Other	4.9%	2.6%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	98.3%	97.5%	-0.8%	81.4%	16.1%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% 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	95.5%	93%	-2.5%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	1%	2.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	2.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.3%	76.7%	15.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	6%	13.5%	-7.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.3%	37.2%	-0.9%
Christian	57.4%	46.2%	11.2%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Old London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old London Road was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Old London Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 80th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in CT21 4DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 8/10 (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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Old London Road are based on 34 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 Old London Road, Hythe, CT21 4DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for CT21 4DG

Average Price
£528,788

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£528,788

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old London Road

Average Price
£511,591

Semi-Detached
£418,702

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£531,496

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Old London Road, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2024-02-02	£584,528
22 Old London Road, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-06-30	£539,434
6 Old London Road, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2021-03-30	£304,923
8 Old London Road, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£414,000	2020-06-26	£499,478
1 Rothbury Gardens, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£488,000	2017-11-21	£635,383

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CT21 4DG

Employment

CT21 4DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CT21 4DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	126
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	7
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE	3out of 4	663 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Cinque Ports Avenue , CT21 6HS	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS	4out of 4	1,283 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE	3out of 4	1,849 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lympne Church of England Primary School Octavian Drive , Lympne CT21 4JG	3out of 4	2,915 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	920 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greenly Coffee Bar	RH & DR HYTHE STATION, SCANLONS BRIDGE	403 yd
RH&DR Hythe Coffee Shop	LIGHT RAILWAY RESTAURANT, SCANLONS BRIDGE	408 yd
Hythe Town Football Club	HYTHE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, FORT ROAD	617 yd
Terracotta Restaurant	22 HIGH STREET	1,046 yd
Lashings Cafe	30 HIGH STREET	1,068 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Lion Hotel	RED LION HOTEL, RED LION SQUARE	982 yd
Globe Inn	GLOBE INN, 6-8 HIGH STREET	1,016 yd
Castle Hotel	CASTLE HOTEL, THE GREEN	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chens Garden	70 DYMCHURCH ROAD	402 yd
Mit Milch	2 CORNER HOUSE BUILDINGS, RED LION SQUARE	1,009 yd
Golden Bowl	20 HIGH STREET	1,041 yd
Windy Hill	12 MARTELLO DRIVE	1,048 yd
Dabba - The Spice Pot	10 MARTELLO DRIVE	1,048 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	142 DYMCHURCH ROAD		616 yd
Sainsburys	SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD		673 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Reachfield Stadium REACHFIELDS	grass pitches	613 yd
Brockhill Park School SANDLING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	926 yd
Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School And Childrens Centre CINQUE PORTS AVENUE	grass pitches	963 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	53.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s

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

Overview of CT21 4DG