Orchard Field is in Postling, Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 4EE is located in the North Downs West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Field, Postling, Hythe, CT21 4EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT21 4EE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 53% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 4EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% 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 | 23.6% | 24.3% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 58.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 43.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 40% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 10.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 16.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.8% | 42.4% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
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 | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 89.3% | 94.5% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.5% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 94.5% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.3% | 0% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Field was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Field has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Orchard Field, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2019-10-22 | £860,099 |
| 8 Orchard Field, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2017-12-15 | £868,170 |
| 5 Orchard Field, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £881,000 | 2017-06-23 | £1,144,003 |
| 9 Orchard Field, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2014-06-17 | £457,867 |
| 9 Orchard Field, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2013-04-05 | £1,293,954 |
CT21 4EE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CT21 4EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyminge Church of England Primary School Church Road , Lyminge CT18 8JA | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowting Church of England Primary School Stowting , Stowting Hill TN25 6BE | 4out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sellindge Primary School Main Road , Sellindge TN25 6JY | 4out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Community 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 | 3,369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Postling Village Hall THE STREET | 201 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 | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.