Spring Lane is in Hythe and in Shepway district. CT21 5TH 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 Spring Lane, Hythe, CT21 5TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CT21 5TJ, CT21 5TG, CT21 5TL, CT21 5TF, CT21 5TN, CT21 5TW, CT21 5SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CT21 5TH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CT21 5TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 44.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 33.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 36.9% | 34.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -14.3% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 34.1% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 18.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 17.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 16.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 96.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 94.1% | 93.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 94.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Lane was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Cheriton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spring Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cheriton and the 129th lowest crime rate of 347 local areas in Folkestone and Hythe .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Spring Lane, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,500 | 2005-10-21 | £378,893 |
| 34 Spring Lane, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2001-08-17 | £298,411 |
| 51 Spring Lane, Hythe, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2001-01-09 | £466,719 |
| 53 Spring Lane, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2000-05-26 | £316,105 |
| 53 Spring Lane, Hythe, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 1999-08-23 | £323,706 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook Church of England Primary School Seabrook Road , CT21 5RL | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School Horn Street , CT20 3JJ | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheriton Primary School Church Road , CT20 3EP | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Soul's Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | 3out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Souls' Church of England Primary School Stanley Road , CT19 4LG | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Folkestone School for Girls Coolinge Lane , CT20 3RB | - not rated | 2,832 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Turner Free School Tile Kiln Lane , Cheriton CT19 4PB | 3out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pent Valley Technology College Surrenden Road , CT19 4ED | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harvey Grammar School Cheriton Road , CT19 5JY | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kent College Shorncliffe Road , CT20 2TZ | - not rated | 3,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Academy Academy Lane , CT19 5FP | - not rated | 4,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxwood School Seabrook Road , CT21 5QJ | - not rated | 996 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seabrook Lodge School 59 Seabrook Road , CT21 5QJ | - not rated | 996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchwood Bowen Road , CT19 4FP | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook House Preparatory School Westbrook House , Shorncliffe Road CT20 2NQ | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School of English Studies 26 Grimston Gardens , CT20 2PY | - not rated | 3,721 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | BRITANNIA INN, 26 HORN STREET | 772 yd | |
| The New Fountain | THE FOUNTAIN, 171 SEABROOK ROAD | 811 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.