Church Rise is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 5BF is located in the Hythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Rise, Hythe, CT21 5BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 5DW, CT21 5EJ, CT21 5HR, CT21 5EH, CT21 5EQ, CT21 5DX, CT21 5BA, CT21 5BB, CT21 5BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT21 5BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 21.9% | 22.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 58.5% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 11.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 | 43% | 46% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.9% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 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 5BF this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 17.5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 45.1% | 0.7% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.8% | 92.7% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93.9% | 90.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Rise was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Rise has the 16th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 104th lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Church Rise, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £498,000 | 2022-10-06 | £493,593 |
| 5 Church Rise, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-02-09 | £629,615 |
| 1 Church Rise, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-08-13 | £688,824 |
| 4 Church Rise, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2016-08-05 | £594,429 |
| 3 Church Rise, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-03-20 | £696,327 |
CT21 5BF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
CT21 5BF 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 5BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Bay CofE Primary School Cinque Ports Avenue , CT21 6HS | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 3,038 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 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy's of Hythe | 17-19 HIGH STREET | 173 yd | |
| Root Hythe | 53 HIGH STREET | 176 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Bistro | 42A HIGH STREET | 195 yd | |
| Thailand Tom | 38 HIGH STREET | 200 yd | |
| Everest Inn | 32-34 HIGH STREET | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar | 37-39 HIGH STREET | 169 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | THE SWAN HOTEL, 59 HIGH STREET | 192 yd | |
| Remedies | 40 HIGH STREET | 195 yd | |
| Globe Inn | GLOBE INN, 6-8 HIGH STREET | 226 yd | |
| White Hart | WHITE HART, 71 HIGH STREET | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 20 HIGH STREET | 209 yd | |
| Mit Milch | 2 CORNER HOUSE BUILDINGS, RED LION SQUARE | 263 yd | |
| Aspendos Hythe | ASPENDOS, PROSPECT ROAD | 538 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 166-170 HIGH STREET | 542 yd | |
| Park Road Fish Bar | 2A Park Road | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54-56 HIGH STREET | 195 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD | 435 yd | |
| Waitrose | WAITROSE, PROSPECT ROAD | 538 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hythe Cricket And Squash Club The Grove | grass pitches, squash courts | 474 yd |
| The Hythe Fitness Centre (Closed) 158b 158b High Street | health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School And Childrens Centre CINQUE PORTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Saltwood Cricket Club Tanner's Hill | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| South Road Recreation Ground South Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 825 yd |
| Saltwood Ce Primary School GRANGE ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Hythe Swimming Pool SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| Reachfield Stadium REACHFIELDS | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.