Hillside Street is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 5DJ 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 Hillside Street, Hythe, CT21 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 5DP, CT21 5DH, CT21 5JH, CT21 5LW, CT21 5JJ, CT21 5LG, CT21 5LE, CT21 5JZ, CT21 5JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT21 5DJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 56.5% | 55.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 43.5% | 44.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 32.1% | 26.7% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 40.5% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 5.5% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 14.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 32.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 21.8% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 15.4% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 10.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 36% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.6% | 86.9% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 82.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 82.5% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 82.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillside Street was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.5% lower than the Hythe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillside Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Hythe and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 348 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clyme House Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,250 | 2016-07-01 | £615,130 |
| Medlar House Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2012-02-02 | £971,887 |
| Stonewald Hillside Street, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2006-07-21 | £573,814 |
CT21 5DJ 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 5DJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 755 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 984 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,904 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 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 4out of 4 | 5,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | 3out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nutmeg Cafe | 115 HIGH STREET | 86 yd | |
| Whistle Stop | 126-128 HIGH STREET | 100 yd | |
| Ellie’s Baking Goods | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 121 HIGH STREET | 101 yd | |
| The Truffle Pig/Touchays | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 124 HIGH STREET | 103 yd | |
| Cafe Bellagio | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 116-118 HIGH STREET | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Head | KINGS HEAD, 117 HIGH STREET | 84 yd | |
| The Butt of Sherry | THE BUTT OF SHERRY, 3-5 THEATRE STREET | 106 yd | |
| Hythe Club | THE HYTHE CLUB, 15 THEATRE STREET | 125 yd | |
| White Hart | WHITE HART, 71 HIGH STREET | 161 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | THE SWAN HOTEL, 59 HIGH STREET | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspendos Hythe | ASPENDOS, PROSPECT ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 166-170 HIGH STREET | 233 yd | |
| Golden Bowl | 20 HIGH STREET | 396 yd | |
| Mit Milch | 2 CORNER HOUSE BUILDINGS, RED LION SQUARE | 454 yd | |
| Park Road Fish Bar | 2A Park Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | WAITROSE, PROSPECT ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Iceland | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54-56 HIGH STREET | 302 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hythe Fitness Centre (Closed) 158b 158b High Street | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Hythe Cricket And Squash Club The Grove | grass pitches, squash courts | 332 yd |
| South Road Recreation Ground South Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Hythe Swimming Pool SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Saltwood Cricket Club Tanner's Hill | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School And Childrens Centre CINQUE PORTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Hythe Imperial Health Club & Spa PRINCES PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 845 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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.