Three Posts Lane is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 5ED is located in the Hythe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Folkestone and Hythe. This postcode has been in use since 2012-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Three Posts Lane, Hythe, CT21 5ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 5AD, CT21 5AG, CT21 5BT, CT21 5AE, CT21 5BS, CT21 5AT, CT21 5BQ, CT21 5BA, CT21 5AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CT21 5ED, 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 Three Posts Lane 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.
Three Posts Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feather Dressers Cottage, 3 Three Posts Lane, Hythe, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2011-11-25 | £476,929 |
CT21 5ED 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 5ED 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 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School St John's Road , CT21 4BE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saltwood CofE Primary School Grange Road , Saltwood CT21 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palmarsh Primary School St George's Place , CT21 6NE | 3out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 4out of 4 | 3,020 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 | 1,611 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 | 29 yd | |
| Star Cafe & Bistro | 42A HIGH STREET | 38 yd | |
| Thailand Tom | 38 HIGH STREET | 51 yd | |
| Everest Inn | 32-34 HIGH STREET | 62 yd | |
| Root Hythe | 53 HIGH STREET | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunshine BBQ Wine Bar | 37-39 HIGH STREET | 28 yd | |
| Remedies | 40 HIGH STREET | 41 yd | |
| Swan Hotel | THE SWAN HOTEL, 59 HIGH STREET | 94 yd | |
| Globe Inn | GLOBE INN, 6-8 HIGH STREET | 116 yd | |
| White Hart | WHITE HART, 71 HIGH STREET | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 20 HIGH STREET | 88 yd | |
| Mit Milch | 2 CORNER HOUSE BUILDINGS, RED LION SQUARE | 147 yd | |
| Park Road Fish Bar | 2A Park Road | 487 yd | |
| Aspendos Hythe | ASPENDOS, PROSPECT ROAD | 516 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 166-170 HIGH STREET | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | GROUND FLOOR BUSINESS PREMISES, 54-56 HIGH STREET | 38 yd | |
| Sainsburys | SAINSBURYS, 19 MILITARY ROAD | 439 yd | |
| Waitrose | WAITROSE, PROSPECT ROAD | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hythe Cricket And Squash Club The Grove | grass pitches, squash courts | 346 yd |
| The Hythe Fitness Centre (Closed) 158b 158b High Street | health and fitness suite | 481 yd |
| Hythe Bay C Of E Primary School And Childrens Centre CINQUE PORTS AVENUE | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| South Road Recreation Ground South Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Hythe Swimming Pool SOUTH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Saltwood Cricket Club Tanner's Hill | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Reachfield Stadium REACHFIELDS | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Hythe Imperial Health Club & Spa PRINCES PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,045 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.