Freshfield Lane is in Saltwood, Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 4QQ is located in the Hythe 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 Freshfield Lane, Saltwood, Hythe, CT21 4QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 4QG, CT21 4AL, CT21 4QH, CT21 4AN, CT21 4AJ, CT21 4BX, CT21 4PS, CT21 4QJ, CT21 4AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT21 4QQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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 | 57.9% | 54.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 42.1% | 45.7% | 3.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.3% | 32.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 36.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 16.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
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 | 44.4% | 44.7% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 26.2% | 29.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 8.6% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 15.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 10.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.4% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 33.9% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 92.1% | 94.9% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.7% | 94.6% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freshfield Lane was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freshfield Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 18th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Pear Tree Cottages Freshfield Lane, Hythe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2006-12-20 | £345,738 |
| 6 Pear Tree Cottages Freshfield Lane, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2006-10-30 | £361,462 |
CT21 4QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 313 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Cinque Ports Avenue , CT21 6HS | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lympne Church of England Primary School Octavian Drive , Lympne CT21 4JG | 3out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 672 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockhill Country Park | Brockhill Country Park, Sandling Road | 799 yd | |
| RH&DR Hythe Coffee Shop | LIGHT RAILWAY RESTAURANT, SCANLONS BRIDGE | 1,044 yd | |
| Greenly Coffee Bar | RH & DR HYTHE STATION, SCANLONS BRIDGE | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hotel | CASTLE HOTEL, THE GREEN | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltwood Ce Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Saltwood Cricket Club Tanner's Hill | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Brockhill Park School SANDLING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 652 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.